Posted on Monday, 4th April 2011 by Irvy

I was reading the newspaper a few days ago and came across an article entitled ‘Forget Broccoli, Maple Syrup is the new Superfood’ or something along those lines. Usually I take these articles with a pinch of salt, but after reading it seemed a pretty interesting concept.

The basic premise revolves around Maple Syrup containing 54 beneficial compounds which is that of which scientists thought it had these compounds are extracted as the sap is boiled down, so basically a heat extraction. Muc

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Posted on Sunday, 3rd April 2011 by Hanna

WEDNESDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — A combination of diet and exercise can help obese seniors lose weight and stay fit much better than either diet or exercise alone, researchers reported Wednesday.

The finding may sound obvious, but the lead author of the new study said it had not been proven previously in people over 65.

In fact, some physicians worry about recommending dietary changes and exercise for older people for fear that weight loss may cause them to lose muscle and bone mass and increase their frailty, said geriatrics specialist Dr. Dennis T.

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Posted on Friday, 1st April 2011 by admin

Over the last few years it has been hard to steer clear of hearing about Acai Berries and their aid in slimming and nutritional advantages. Want some MORE?

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Posted on Friday, 25th March 2011 by Irvy

 

Last year, a friend of mine had a real concern. Her grandson, aged seven, was playing football at school and got injured. This was not just any injury, though. He suffered from a concussion that has left long lasting challenges both physical and mental. This one injury has changed his life completely. He can no longer attend school regularly nor play his beloved football.

Ironically, when the injury first occurred, it didn’t seem like a big deal. That is one of the issues with brain injury, things can become worse later.

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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd March 2011 by Hanna

While the majority of morbidly obese patients who undergo gastric banding say they are generally satisfied years later, almost 40% are saddled with major complications, while about half have to have their bands removed, a small, new Belgian study reveals.

The finding comes on the heels of a recent study out of the University of California, San Francisco that suggested gastric bypass surgery is superior to alternative surgical methods (such as gastric banding) for promoting weight loss and/or eliminating type 2 diabetes.

The current observations stem from a research effort led by Dr.

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Posted on Monday, 21st March 2011 by Hanna

Several reports claim that Kate Middleton and her mother, Carole Middleton, are both following the Dukan diet. The Daily Mail reported in November that Carole lost four pounds in just four days during the first phase of the diet created by Pierre Dukan. The diet involves four stages, the first of which predominately consists of lean protein.

However, there has been much concern over Kate Middletons apparent weight loss.

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