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Health Benefits of Probiotics
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Health Benefits of Probiotics

You’ve likely heard the digestive benefits of probiotics celebrated in health magazines, and of course, by Jamie Lee Curtis in her Activia commercials! However, there’s more to this strain of naturally-occurring live bacteria than battling constipation, bloat, gas, and keeping things regular. You can get your daily dose of probiotics in certain foods—such as the […]

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Fasting Might Not Be Required for Cholesterol Tests high cholesterol
By Emily Lockhart Trending Health News

Fasting Might Not Be Required for Cholesterol Tests

If you’ve been for a cholesterol check lately, you’re probably still suffering from hunger pangs. However, a new Canadian study suggests that fasting for a minimum of eight hours pre-test might not really be necessary. The study analyzed cholesterol test results for a range of 200,000 patients who had recently consumed food (less than one hour before […]

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10 Foods to Help Lower Cholesterol
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

10 Foods to Help Lower Cholesterol

When bad cholesterol gets too high, it starts to build up in the arteries, creating the plaques that cause heart disease. That’s why it’s vital to be active every day and eat a healthy diet that’s low in LDL cholesterol—to encourage weight loss and keep our cholesterol levels within a healthy range. A diet rich in the following 10 heart-healthy foods can actually help lower bad cholesterol.

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Cardiac Arrest And Menopause Link Discovered: Study
By Jim Greene Senior

Cardiac Arrest And Menopause Link Discovered: Study

It has been discovered that women who undergo early menopause are at a greater risk of having a cardiac incident or a stroke.  The study was conducted at the University of Alabama on twenty five hundred women.  In this study there were almost seven hundred women that had undergone early menopause. It was discovered that […]

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