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“Lets Take Control Of Diabetes Now” - World Diabetes Day - 2011

“Lets Take Control Of Diabetes Now” - World Diabetes Day - 2011

“Lets Take Control Of Diabetes Now” - World Diabetes Day - 2011 - Diabetes Prevention - Essential Tips - Sometimes, small steps or alterations in one's diet and lifestyle can reap long term health benefits. 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention, Diet, Eat Healthy, Gestational Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyle, Pre-Diabetes, Screening, Type 1 Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin Dependent Diabetes

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World Diabetes Day - 2011 - What is Insulin Resistance? Are you at risk or could you possibly alread

World Diabetes Day - 2011 - What is Insulin Resistance? Are you at risk or could you possibly alread

Insulin resistance is a disorder in which the body produces insulin but does not use it properly. It may increase the risk of developing pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modifications and a healthy diet play an important roll 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention, Eat Healthy, Gestational Diabetes, Healthy Lifestyle, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Pre-Diabetes, Renal Diseases, Screening, Type 1 Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin Dependent Diabetes, Water

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How To Manage Your Gout? Altering your diet can go a long way!

How To Manage Your Gout? Altering your diet can go a long way!

Learn more about gout and what causes it. What is Gout? gout arthritis causes (high-purine diet, uric acid), symptoms (pain, swelling, inflammation), diagnosis, and treatment (medication, reducing alcohol intake). 

Tags: Alcohol Abuse, Antioxidants, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diet, General health, Men's Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Obesity / Weight Loss, Renal Diseases, Seniors Health, Zinc

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2011 Guidelines For The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

2011 Guidelines For The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

The article elaborates the guidelines for the prevention of CVD in women based on the American Heart Association’s Effectiveness-Based Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women (2011) 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Hypertension, Obesity / Weight Loss, Women's Health

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As a Woman, What’s My Risk Score For Developing Heart Disease?

As a Woman, What’s My Risk Score For Developing Heart Disease?

As a Woman, What’s My Risk Score For Developing Heart Disease? What steps can I take to reduce my risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, General health, Heart Health, Hypertension, Sedentary Lifestyle, Women's Health

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Understanding The Revised 2010 Dietary Guidelines

Understanding The Revised 2010 Dietary Guidelines

The 2010 revised dietary guidelines were drawn to reverse life style related chronic health problems, by specifiying the optimum diet in terms of types of foods and their amounts along with a specific type and duration of physical activity. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diet, Eat Healthy, Healthy Lifestyle, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Obesity / Weight Loss, Screening, Sedentary Lifestyle

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Nutrition For The Elderly  - Geriatric Nutrition  - Adapting Diet & Lifestyle For Changing Needs

Nutrition For The Elderly - Geriatric Nutrition - Adapting Diet & Lifestyle For Changing Needs

This article highlights the problems of geriatric nutrition along with seniors nutritional needs and tips for healthy eating. Geriatric nutrition applies nutrition principles to delay effects of aging and disease, to aid in the management of the physical, psychological, and psychosocial changes commonly associated with growing old 

Tags: Alzheimers & Nutrition, Anemia, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Seniors Health

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The Importance of Exercise For The Elderly - Preventive & Curative

The Importance of Exercise For The Elderly - Preventive & Curative

Physical inactivity / lack of exercise in the elderly is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. It also contributes to obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol and diabetes. Even modest levels of physical activity are beneficial for seniors and those above 65 years. Exercises For Elderly People. Exercise comes in many forms and varieties, including strength building exercises. Regular exercise effectively assists senior/ elderly individuals to exercise and move without putting undo pressure on bones and muscles 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes Prevention, Exercise and Yoga, Healthy Lifestyle, Seniors Health

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Metabolic Syndrome - its Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment.

Metabolic Syndrome - its Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment.

abdominal obesity, triglycerides, blood pressure, poor HDL, insulin resistance are risk factors of metabolic syndrome. This is based on the guidelines from the National Institute of Health. The main features of metabolic syndrome include insulin resistance, hypertension, cholesterol abnormalities and overweight or obesity. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Prevention, Exercise and Yoga, Health Hazards, Heart Health, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity / Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Sedentary Lifestyle, Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin Dependent Diabetes

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Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - An Ongoing Debate!

Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - An Ongoing Debate!

Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - the article elaborates the recommendations of the 14 member expert committee convened by the Institute of Medicine, at the request of the United States and Canadian governments which examined data of nearly 1,000 publications to determine how much vitamin D and calcium people were getting, and how much was really required for optimal health. A Dutch study revealed that a deficiency of Vitamin D can be responsible for development of metabolic syndrome in the elderly. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Heart Health, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Obesity / Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Sedentary Lifestyle, Seniors Health, Smoking

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For Diabetics - Managing Your  Diabetes Puzzle.

For Diabetics - Managing Your Diabetes Puzzle.

For diabetics, understanding how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and medications including insulin is critical. They need to put the pieces of their individual puzzles together to prevent dangerous swings in their glucose levels. and lead a stable, healthy life. 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention, Gestational Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Screening, Type 1 Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin Dependent Diabetes

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Exercise May Reverse Cardiovascular Disease As Well as Prevent It

Exercise May Reverse Cardiovascular Disease As Well as Prevent It

A number of studies in Europe have shown that exercise has a more positive impact on strengthening heart muscle and reversing CVD. Exercises such as interval training, strength training etc are more effective than moderate continuous training however it should not lead to exertion. Broadly speaking CVD patients should exercise 3-4 times a week for at least 30 minutes but this should be customised for each individual. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Exercise and Yoga, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Sedentary Lifestyle

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Can Exposure to Excessive Noise Pollution Be An Occupational Risk for CVD

Can Exposure to Excessive Noise Pollution Be An Occupational Risk for CVD

People who work in noisy places are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases if they have pre-existing heart conditions and are smokers. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Health Hazards, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Hypertension, Mental Health, Smoking

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I Am Young & Healthy, Then Why Is My Total Cholesterol Above 200?

I Am Young & Healthy, Then Why Is My Total Cholesterol Above 200?

This article talks about - If you are young and healthy and your annual report shows your total cholesterol to be above 200 - what are the causes for high cholesterol. Is it dangerous for your heart health? What should you eat tolower it. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention, Eat Healthy, Health Hazards, Heart Health, Men's Health, Obesity / Weight Loss, Smoking

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Osteoporosis - World Osteoporosis Day - October 20th, 2010 - Don't Bend To Osteoporosis!

Osteoporosis - World Osteoporosis Day - October 20th, 2010 - Don't Bend To Osteoporosis!

On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day - October 20th, 2010 - Osteoporosis is a common disease affecting the elderly population. A common concern is whether it can be reversed. The article emphasizes the role of exercise and dietary and lifestyle changes which can improve bone density even after osteoporosis has set in. 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Eat Healthy, Exercise and Yoga, Fitness, General health, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Osteoporosis, Screening, Sedentary Lifestyle, Seniors Health, Women's Health

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Is Soy a Good Alternative Protein For The Elderly?

Is Soy a Good Alternative Protein For The Elderly?

The aging body needs smarter not lesser nutrition. Due to physiological c hanges, the elderly may cut down on intake of protein rich foods. When kept within limits endorsed by the USDA, soy can easily be included as a safe protein source in the diet of the elderly. 

Tags: Alzheimers & Nutrition, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes Management, General health, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Osteoporosis, Seniors Health

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Cardiovascular Disease Screening a Must For Young With Lifestyle Risks

Cardiovascular Disease Screening a Must For Young With Lifestyle Risks

Given the fact that life styles today are increasing the risk for CVD only half the young adult population take the effort to get screened and take precautions to avoid CVD & CVD related diseases. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Eat Healthy, Fitness, Health Hazards, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Screening, Sedentary Lifestyle, Smoking

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Weight Gain - An Easy Transition From FIT to FAT...

Weight Gain - An Easy Transition From FIT to FAT...

Even short phases of overeating and lack of adequate exercise in normal weight young adults can lead to long term weight gain and changes in body composition. 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diet, Eat Healthy, Food Fads, Health Hazards, Healthy Foods, Nutrition, Nutritional Myths, Obesity / Weight Loss

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