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Study Finds Cashew Seed Extract An Effective Anti-Diabetic
Cashew seed extract shows promise as an effective anti-diabetic, according to a new study from the University of Montreal (Canada) and the Universite de Yaounde (Cameroun)…
Cashew seed extract shows promise as an effective anti-diabetic, according to a new study from the University of Montreal (Canada) and the Universite de Yaounde (Cameroun)…
Can Salsa Solve ‘Activity Gap’ In Elderly Latinos?
Can elderly Latinos who have limited mobility and face elevated risks of disability dance their way to better health? A University of Illinois at Chicago researcher wants to find out. David Xavier Marquez, assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition, recruited 13 Latinos, all 55 or older and who have done little or no exercise the past year, into a 12-week dance class…
Can elderly Latinos who have limited mobility and face elevated risks of disability dance their way to better health? A University of Illinois at Chicago researcher wants to find out. David Xavier Marquez, assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition, recruited 13 Latinos, all 55 or older and who have done little or no exercise the past year, into a 12-week dance class…
How Male Athletes Portray Female Athletic Trainers
A college quarterback coming into the locker room with a dislocated shoulder wouldn’t care whether the athletic trainer taking care of him is male or female – or would he? A study from North Carolina State University examining male football players’ perceptions of female athletic trainers – and their comfort level in being treated by females – shows that the quarterback would m…
A college quarterback coming into the locker room with a dislocated shoulder wouldn’t care whether the athletic trainer taking care of him is male or female – or would he? A study from North Carolina State University examining male football players’ perceptions of female athletic trainers – and their comfort level in being treated by females – shows that the quarterback would m…
A colorful Peony party at my home
This past spring, to celebrate the blooming of my peony garden, I hosted a Garden Tour and Cocktail Party for the Bedford Historical Society. My guests …
This past spring, to celebrate the blooming of my peony garden, I hosted a Garden Tour and Cocktail Party for the Bedford Historical Society. My guests …
Bedford Mornings
After an extremely busy traveling schedule, which took me to many fascinating locations, I’ve been spending some much-needed time at home. On these hot and sultry …
After an extremely busy traveling schedule, which took me to many fascinating locations, I’ve been spending some much-needed time at home. On these hot and sultry …
Frozen Drinks Hall of Shame
Few people would eat ice cream every day, but many of us will buy one or more iced drinks to quench our thirst on a hot summer day. Frappuccinos (frozen coffee-type blended beverages), milkshakes and slurpees have permanent spots on the top frozen drinks list. Click to read now
Few people would eat ice cream every day, but many of us will buy one or more iced drinks to quench our thirst on a hot summer day. Frappuccinos (frozen coffee-type blended beverages), milkshakes and slurpees have permanent spots on the top frozen drinks list. Click to read now
Major Fast Food Chains Significantly Decrease Trans Fats In Cooking Oils
Five major fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health…
Five major fast food chains have significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health…
Greater Concentrations Of Fluoride In Tea Than Once Thought
Black tea, a Southern staple and the world’s most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for the heaviest tea drinkers, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. “The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won’t harm anyone; it’s the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble,” said Dr…
Black tea, a Southern staple and the world’s most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for the heaviest tea drinkers, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. “The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won’t harm anyone; it’s the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble,” said Dr…
EU Platform Steps Up The EU Platform For Action On Diet, Physical Activity & Health Is Evaluated After Five Years
Five years ago, the European Commission created the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, which brought together a variety of concerned stakeholders and challenged them to respond to the rising tide of obesity in Europe…
Five years ago, the European Commission created the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, which brought together a variety of concerned stakeholders and challenged them to respond to the rising tide of obesity in Europe…
Milk Consumption In Schools Dropped Dramatically When Flavored Milk Options Not Offered, New Study Revealed
Eliminating chocolate and other flavored milks from school cafeteria menus resulted in a dramatic drop in milk consumption along with a substantial reduction in nutrients – which are not easy or affordable to replace, according to a new study presented today at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference…
Eliminating chocolate and other flavored milks from school cafeteria menus resulted in a dramatic drop in milk consumption along with a substantial reduction in nutrients – which are not easy or affordable to replace, according to a new study presented today at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference…
