2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first surgeon general’s report on the detrimental health effects of smoking. After the initial report was released, government programs, nongovernmental organizations and public entities began to spread awareness about the dangers of smoking, beginning the so-called “tobacco-controlled” age. While smoking rates didn’t dramatically drop off during the beginning […]
Diet Soda May Be Linked To Heart Issues In Older Women
The idea of a zero calorie soft drink may be appealing to some women, but a new study says those sodas could be detrimental to heart health. According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session, diet soda increases a person’s likelihood of suffering a cardiovascular issue by 30 […]
The Misguided Approach to Carbohydrates
A well-known health “expert” has recently come out of the woodwork to condemn low-carbohydrate diets, despite all the evidence that links carbohydrate-rich diets to health complications. Nutritional scientist Dr. T. Colin Campbell said that low-carb diets are a “fraud” and that reducing your carbohydrate intake could lead to heart disease and cancer. “Low-carb, high-protein, high-fat […]
New Food Labels Will Be Easier To Understand
The nutrition labels that accompany most food products are about to get a major overhaul, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The changes, which have been endorsed by Michelle Obama, will make the labels easier to discern and provide more realistic serving sizes. “Too often it’s nearly impossible to get the most basic […]
Childhood Obesity Rate Drops 43 Percent
Federal health authorities shared some encouraging news yesterday when they announced that the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children has dropped 43 percent over the past decade. Officials said the decrease marked the first broad decline in the epidemic that has been linked to lifelong health issues like heart disease, stoke and hypertension. The […]
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