Diet Information - January 8, 2009

"Boomers" Rely On Water And Vitamins For Health Regimen

December 29, 2005 - Topics vitamin, water, baby, research and exercise
The latest Southeastern Institute of Research/Boomer Project Trend Report finds Baby Boomers over the age of 50 drink water and take vitamins to stay healthy.

However, boomers as a whole are well aware they must also exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water

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Discovery In Diabetic Research Shows Promise For Future Generations

December 28, 2005 - Topics research, cancer, diabetes, disease and diet
Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have discovered a molecular link between a high fat, Western-style diet, and the onset of type 2 diabetes.

The researchers also report that knocking out a single gene encoding the enzyme GnT-4a glycosyltransferase (GnT-4a ) disrupts insulin production

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Unhealthy Holiday Presents Encourage Weight Gain In Children

December 27, 2005 - Topics child, diet, obesity, research and survey
According to a report released Tuesday from NEWI's School of Health and Social Care, "Unhealthy Christmas presents are making our children fat."

Research from a variety of sources, including the British Heart Foundation, cites that children are performing less and less exercise, which not only affects their waistline, but their general health

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Survey Says Unhealthy Holiday Presents Encourage Weight Gain In Kids

December 27, 2005 - Topics survey, diet, obesity, research and exercise
According to a report released Tuesday from NEWI's School of Health and Social Care, "Unhealthy Christmas presents are making our children fat."

Research from a variety of sources, including the British Heart Foundation, cites that children are performing less and less exercise, which not only affects their waistline, but their general health

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Sharon To Undergo Heart Catheterization

December 26, 2005 - Topics diet, hospital, blood and stroke
Doctors announce Monday Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is set to undergo a catheterization procedure in the next two to three weeks to repair a small hole in his heart, discovered after he suffered a minor stroke.

Dr. Haim Lotem, head of cardiology at Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital, says the hole, measuring less than an eighth of an inch wide, is a minor birth defect found in 15 to 25 percent of the population

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