Posts by Mary DiMatteo
Vigorous Exercise & Healthy LIfestyle Decrease Risk of Prostate Cancer
According to a recent article, “A study that tracked tens of thousands of midlife and older men for more than 20 years has found that vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits may cut their chances of developing a lethal type of prostate cancer by up to 68 percent.” Furthermore, the researchers said, “‘It’s interesting…
Read MoreBarley Can Decrease Blood Sugar Levels & Diabetes Risk
According to the article, “A recent study from Lund University in Sweden shows that barley can rapidly improve people’s health by reducing blood sugar levels and the risk for diabetes. The secret lies in the special mixture of dietary fibres found in barley, which can also help reduce people’s appetite and risk for cardiovascular disease.”…
Read MoreAre People Wising Up about Vaccines?
According to Vaccine, “75% of the vaccine-related posts on Pinterest are negative towards vaccination, according to research published in Vaccine. The authors of the study, from Virginia Commonwealth University in the US, are calling for better communication about vaccination.” The article is biased in that the researchers want scientists and doctors to speak up and…
Read MoreDiet Myths Debunked!
We absolutely love this article put out by Texas A&M University. The article says, “Thousands flock to the internet in search of ways to boost a healthy lifestyle. Many popular diet facts and trends are circulated so often in the media that it’s hard to know which tips to trust and which ones should be…
Read MoreDietary Fiber Intake & Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
According to a recently published study, “Women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood–especially lots of fruits and vegetables–may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber when young, according to a new large-scale study.” Furthermore, “The researchers looked at a group of 90,534 women who participated…
Read MoreNutritional Strategy & Decrease Risk of Autism Disorder
Out of Texas A&M University: “Folic acid has long been touted as an important supplement for women of childbearing age for its ability to prevent defects in the baby’s developing brain and spinal cord. In fact, folic acid is considered so important that it is added as a supplement to breads, pastas, rice and cereals…
Read MoreExercise in Senior Citizen Centers
According to a recent study, “low-impact exercise program is improving quality of life for many older adults with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The program, offered by Hospital for Special Surgery, has helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance the overall health of many participants.” The article continues, ” The study, titled, “The Effectiveness of…
Read MoreDiet Can Increase Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Two studies, presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, show a person’s diet can significantly affect his or her chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis.” According to the article, “The first study found that typical Western diets high in red meat, processed meat, refined grains, fried food, high-fat dairy,…
Read MoreBMI Linked to Remission of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
New research says, “Being overweight or obese can reduce the likelihood of achieving sustained remission of early rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco.” The article goes on to say that, “The researchers found that overall, while nearly half (48 percent)…
Read MoreExercise is Critical for Heart Health
According to the American College of Cardiology, “The majority of citizens in developed countries should not be concerned by potential harm from exercise but rather by the lack of exercise in their lives, according to a clinical perspective published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiologyfrom the ACC Sports and Exercise Cardiology Leadership…
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