Latest 2011 news

Why Your Bones Love Prunes

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A few prunes a day may keep the doctor away.  That is what the latest findings from Florida State University suggest when it comes to bone health and osteoporosis prevention.   Researchers discovered that postmenopausal women who consumed dried plums daily, … Read More

Do People Really Gain Weight During the Holidays?

Tips to avoid holiday weight gain

With Halloween behind us, Thanksgiving upon us, and Christmas and Hannukah right around the corner, we’re right in the thick of the seasonal indulgence marathon.  Ironically, the magazines that publish decadent photos of gooey pecan pies, rich chocolate treats and … Read More

“Supertasters” Use More Salt Than Others

Salt reduction and heart health tend to go hand-in-hand. When we talk about ways to maintain a healthy diet for cardiovascular disease prevention with our doctors, laying off the salt is a recurrent theme. Hypertension is estimated to affect 65 … Read More