DASH diet

Fashion News: 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast to feature Cheryl Tiegs

2012-01-05 16:32:14

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Fashion News: 'Twilight' stars wear the right shoes for Grauman's ceremony

2011-11-04 16:32:12

<![CDATA[Fashion News: 'Twilight' stars wear the right shoes for Grauman's ceremony]]>

Briefs: Environmental Nutrition

2013-05-08 02:30:06

NO CANCER RISK FROM FOLIC ACID High intake of folic acid is not associated with an increased or decreased incidence of cancers, according to a new meta-analysis of studies. For several years, researchers have been concerned about the potential for...

BOLD news about lean beef and heart health

2013-03-08 01:05:50

February was American Heart Month. It's a month dedicated to educating the public about heart disease, but heart health is an issue we face year-round. Choosing to live a healthy lifestyle, including diet, nutrition and exercise, all help combat heart...

Eat to lower your blood pressure

2013-01-23 02:30:04

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because about one in three people have it, but many don't even realize it. So, what if you're one of those Americans with dangerous, high blood pressure? It's essential to discuss a personalized plan of...

Briefs: Harvard Health Letters

2012-12-26 02:30:13

GOT YOGURT? THEN YOU MIGHT NOT GET HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE People who take in at least 2 percent of their calories from yogurt have lower blood pressure and are about 30 percent less likely to develop hypertension than people who don't eat yogurt, scientists...

Topical Listerine eases one reader's shingles pain

2012-11-28 17:19:00

Q: Three weeks after a shingles attack, I was suffering excruciating nerve pain across the right side of my scalp and behind my ear. Acetaminophen with codeine was not working. One morning at 3 a.m. I finally turned on the light, grabbed my laptop and...

Dairy products important for good health

2012-10-17 01:15:11

Make sure your diet includes adequate amounts of milk, yogurt, and cheese for a range of health benefits, including bone health and weight loss. Got milk? Chances are good that even if you consume milk and other milk products, you're not meeting the...

Diet for heart health research funded in Beef Council budget

2012-10-12 01:05:32

BROOKINGS - A newly approved budget that will fund a new in-state heart-health diet research study with beef checkoff dollars has the president of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) excited. Ed Blair said the council voted during its...

ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: Eat dairy products for health

2012-10-10 10:01:58

Got milk? Chances are good that even if you consume milk and other milk products, you're not meeting the recommended amount, especially if you're female. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), most Americans fall below the...

Turmeric tames one reader's unruly wart

2012-10-03 17:08:00

Q: Turmeric is magical! I tried duct tape on my plantar wart, but I got another one next to the first one. I tried OTC salicylic acid, but the wart just spread. Freezing didn't work. The podiatrist "beetle-juiced" me four times. I got big blisters and...

How much is enough? The potassium-sodium balancing act

2012-10-04 01:05:08

"Cut back on salt" is the prevailing advice today. That's because 98 percent of Americans consume twice as much sodium as they should, according to the American Heart Association. Cutting back sodium to below 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day could...

The DASH diet emphasizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins

2012-01-04 00:00:00