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International Chemical Senses Symposium In San Francisco To Focus On Little-Known Impacts Of Smell And Taste On Health
What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Peers Important For Nutrition Education Among Latinos - Direct Impact On Diabetes Self-Management And Breastfeeding, USA
A systematic literature review conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council (Hartford), and the Connecticut Center for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos assessed the impact of peer education/counseling on nutrition and health outcomes among Latinos living in the United States.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A systematic literature review conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council (Hartford), and the Connecticut Center for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos assessed the impact of peer education/counseling on nutrition and health outcomes among Latinos living in the United States.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Low-carb diet best for weight and cholesterol control, study shows
ATLANTA - The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare the duelling weight-loss techniques.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
ATLANTA - The Atkins diet may have proved itself after all: A low-carb diet and a Mediterranean-style regimen helped people lose more weight than a traditional low-fat diet in one of the longest and largest studies to compare the duelling weight-loss techniques.
Canoe.ca – Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Low-Sodium Advice For Asthmatics Should Be Taken With A Grain Of Salt
Following a low-sodium diet does not appear to have any appreciable impact of asthma control as once thought, according to new research. "Despite the clear benefit of a low-sodium diet on cardiovascular risk factors, there is no therapeutic benefit in the use of a low-sodium diet…on asthma control in our study population," wrote Zara E. K. Pogson, M.R.C.P., clinical research fellow at the University of Nottingham in England.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Following a low-sodium diet does not appear to have any appreciable impact of asthma control as once thought, according to new research. "Despite the clear benefit of a low-sodium diet on cardiovascular risk factors, there is no therapeutic benefit in the use of a low-sodium diet…on asthma control in our study population," wrote Zara E. K. Pogson, M.R.C.P., clinical research fellow at the University of Nottingham in England.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
USDA Will List Retail Stores Receiving Recalled Meat And Poultry Products
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer today announced that beginning next month, USDA will begin listing retail stores receiving meat and poultry products involved in Class I recalls - those of the most serious concern to public health. For some recalls, specific product information useful to consumers is not available to help identify recalled products that may still be in their home.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer today announced that beginning next month, USDA will begin listing retail stores receiving meat and poultry products involved in Class I recalls - those of the most serious concern to public health. For some recalls, specific product information useful to consumers is not available to help identify recalled products that may still be in their home.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Tip Of The Week - Go Fish!
Are you getting your two portions of heart-healthy oily fish a week? A great source of protein, vitamins (especially vitamin D) and minerals, like selenium and iodine, oily fish also provides those essential long-chain omega-3 fats, known as DHA and EPA for short. DHA and EPA are an important part of the nervous system, brain and retina and are good for heart health as they prevent your blood from clotting and regulate your heart's rhythm.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Are you getting your two portions of heart-healthy oily fish a week? A great source of protein, vitamins (especially vitamin D) and minerals, like selenium and iodine, oily fish also provides those essential long-chain omega-3 fats, known as DHA and EPA for short. DHA and EPA are an important part of the nervous system, brain and retina and are good for heart health as they prevent your blood from clotting and regulate your heart's rhythm.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Vitamin D Builds Bones And Much More
Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases. The July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports some new findings and guidelines on how much vitamin D is enough. Fall prevention: With age, decreasing muscle strength can increase the risk of falls and bone fractures.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases. The July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports some new findings and guidelines on how much vitamin D is enough. Fall prevention: With age, decreasing muscle strength can increase the risk of falls and bone fractures.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Why The Squeeze On Fruit Juice? -- Separating Fact From Fiction
Drinking a glass of 100 percent fruit juice has long been thought of as a healthy daily habit for both adults and children right up there with brushing your teeth and eating your vegetables. Recently, however, people have become somewhat confused about juice how much to drink, how much to serve their children partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. According to Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Drinking a glass of 100 percent fruit juice has long been thought of as a healthy daily habit for both adults and children right up there with brushing your teeth and eating your vegetables. Recently, however, people have become somewhat confused about juice how much to drink, how much to serve their children partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. According to Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Just Desserts
In a diet-focused culture, desserts often get a bad rap. But some can actually be beneficial. Desserts made with fruit, nature's natural sweetener, are ideal, healthy after-dinner treats. Reducing the sugar and fats in a recipe can make favorite desserts more healthful and still taste good.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In a diet-focused culture, desserts often get a bad rap. But some can actually be beneficial. Desserts made with fruit, nature's natural sweetener, are ideal, healthy after-dinner treats. Reducing the sugar and fats in a recipe can make favorite desserts more healthful and still taste good.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Feeling hungry can make you happy
Contrary to the moans of many dieters, being hungry may make you happy. Or, at least, it can be a serious motivator whose evolutionary intent was to help you find dinner instead of becoming dinner.
MSNBC.com – Jul 14, 2008 10:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Contrary to the moans of many dieters, being hungry may make you happy. Or, at least, it can be a serious motivator whose evolutionary intent was to help you find dinner instead of becoming dinner.
MSNBC.com – Jul 14, 2008 10:20 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
