Prior to 2008 we saw a steady decline in LDL-cholesterol, the form that puts you at greatest risk for heart disease. The 13% decline translated into an 8% to 21% reduction in yearly deaths from heart disease. This was great news from a public health perspective. But it all stalled in 2008. From that point … Read More
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Every day 5,200 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in the U.S. At first, most feel devastated – told to change the way they eat, lose weight, exercise, take medication – it’s overwhelming. But, there is good news. Diabetes is a condition over which you, as an individual, have a great deal of control. What … Read More
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It may sound strange, but what you eat can directly affect your feet. Many health concerns that can be prevented or treated by diet also have a significant impact on a person’s feet. Why, you ask? The human foot is a very complicated structure with 28 bones and multiple soft tissue and skin structures. Each … Read More
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Your doctor has told you to “watch your cholesterol.” Your numbers are up and you want to bring them down. You leave the office and then think of questions you wished you had asked. You aren’t alone. Here are some common questions people frequently ask us about cholesterol. To lower my cholesterol, do I have … Read More
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The Diabetes Counter, 5th EditionBy Karen J. Nolan and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN Celebrating more than 20 years in print with close to a million satisfied readers, the fifth edition of The Diabetes Counter (Pocket Books, 2014) is the best resource available for a person with diabetes. Whether you are newly diagnosed or trying to … Read More
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The Mayo Clinic Study on Aging showed that eating too many calories each day raises the risk for memory loss and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in people 70 and older. MCI is the stage between normal memory loss in aging and early Alzheimer’s disease. Staying slim can protect your brain. … Read More
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Eat a moderate amount of fat, divided between foods with saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Avoid foods with trans fats. Eating 200 to 400 milligrams of cholesterol a day is a safe range, depending on your individual risks. Eat more whole grains and fiber-rich foods. Eat less food with added sugar. Check out our latest … Read More
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A healthy lifestyle trumps genes when it comes to reducing your risk for heart disease. Initiating 12 healthy lifestyle strategies could reduce your risk for heart disease by up to 50%. Maybe you can’t change everything about the way you live, but if you strive for small changes, over time, the results will add up. … Read More
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The myth of milk causing mucus and worsening asthma symptoms is so long standing that many doctors suggest eliminating milk. In a study where people believed that milk caused mucus, they were giving both milk to drink and soy milk. They reported the same symptoms for both, believing the soy milk was cow’s milk — a … Read More
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We know that high fat diets promote airway inflammation but we now know that diets rich in fiber and antioxidants can protect against inflammation and reduce asthma symptoms. If you have asthma, what you eat will affect how well you breathe. Diet linked to severe asthma … Read More
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