What is a whole grain??

With the popularity of the Atkins diet and other high protein, low carbohydrate diets of the past, whole grains received a bad rap. By just eating three servings a day, we can decrease our risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancers of the colon and other GI areas, and can decrease our total calorie intake, thus helping to lose weight. Listen to suggestions Margie has for increasing your intake of healthy grains in your diet.

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Supplements. What’s really in them?

In the last few weeks, three reports have come out that give the message that we’re all wasting our money on supplements. But, rather than just discount a $5 billion dollar industry as a waste of time and money, be sure you understand why you would take them, what you are taking and how they might interact with other supplements, drugs and any medical conditions you may have.

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Prostate Cancer due to a Virus?

Researchers learned long ago that cervical cancer is caused by a virus, as are several cancers of the liver. Perhaps there is also a link between a virus and prostate cancer! Since prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men over 50, this could revolutionize the state of this disease.

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Weight Loss Medication on the Horizon?

Obesity one of the most important public health problems, today, with an estimated 65% of all US adults either overweight or obese. 112,000 to 280,000 deaths per year are attributed to complications due to obesity.

A new drug by the name of Acomplia may be on the horizon. Hear the results of the latest study using this new class of drug that blocks the endocannabinoid recepters.
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Medline conference on rimonabant. To view, you must register for Medline, which is free.
http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3779

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