Vegan Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes, or adult onset diabetes affects nearly 20 million Americans in the US today. The disease develops due to poor dietary and exercise habits, with some susceptibility linked to childhood and prenatal health. Most individuals with adult onset diabetes are started on a diet plan based on recommendations by the American Diabetes Association that focuses on caloric intake and low carbo… Read more →
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Topical Meds Help Severe Acne

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Severe acne is commonly treated with a combination of oral antibiotics and topical medication. Since severe acne often recurs, treatment to maintain acne improvement is often needed. However, long-term antibiotic therapy is not recommended, due to increasing antibiotic resistance to certain bacteria. Now research reports that topical acne medications alone can help control severe acne. In on… Read more →
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High Fish/Omega-3 Intake Lowers Heart Disease

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Previous studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils reduce the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac death. Consuming a small amount of fish, once or twice weekly, has been found to offer heart protection.

Now research reports that people who eat more fish (or more omega-3s) have an even greater reduction of he… Read more →
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Cortisol Calms Phobias

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A phobia is an excessive fear of an object or fearful situation. The corticosteroids, cortisol or cortisone (stress hormones), are released during fearful situations.

Previous findings suggest that high levels of cortisol or cortisone may inhibit fearful memories. Now research reports that cortisol may help calm phobias.

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Top Health Myths

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Some health advice many of us believe to be true are actually myths. The media can also contribute to health myths by circulating conflicting and misleading health information. Finding out the truth can be difficult with all the hype. To help you find answers, here’s the truth about the most common health myths. Myth: Cracking knuckles will cause arthritis. Knuckle cracking will not caus… Read more →
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