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  Nothing Fishy About It: Fish Oil Can Boost the Immune System

  April 1, 2013 — Fish oil rich in DHA and EPA is widely believed to help prevent disease by reducing inflammation, but until now, scientists were not entirely sure about its immune enhancing effects. A new report ... > full story
• Obesity
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  Drug for Erectile Disorder Show Promise in the Treatment of Obesity

  April 1, 2013 — Although sildenafil is best known for promoting erections, it may also serve as a weight loss aid by coaxing our bodies to store more healthy "brown fat" relative to unhealthy "white fat" than it ... > full story
• Healthy Aging
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  Growing Shorter: Adult Health Habits Influence How Much We Shrink With Age

  April 1, 2013 — Even if you didn't eat your veggies or drink your milk as a child, your height is still in your hands. Using unique data from 17,708 adults, researchers show for the first time that lifestyle choices ... > full story
• Ovarian Cancer
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  'Miracle Foods': Can They Decrease the Risk of Cancer?

  April 1, 2013 — Cancer is a disease that invokes fear, so it is not surprising that the public is eager to identify ways to decrease the risk. The media often features information on "Miracle Foods" and publicizes ... > full story
• Cholesterol
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  Adolescents' Poor Health Behaviors Raise Risk of Heart Disease as Adults

  April 1, 2013 — U.S. adolescents' lack of heart-healthy behaviors may increase their chances of heart disease as adults, according to a new study. More than 80 percent of them had a poor diet and many were not ... > full story
• Infant's Health
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  Prematurity, Low Birth Weight Significantly Impact Mortality Rates

  April 1, 2013 — A new study shows that increasing numbers of premature and other low birth weight infants are the leading cause for the leveling off of infant mortality and neonatal mortality rates in the United ... > full story
• Dieting and Weight Control
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  Children's Health
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  Is Guided Self-Help Effective in Treating Childhood Obesity?

  April 1, 2013 — Initial research indicates that a self-help treatment program for overweight children and their parents, guided by clinical experts, may be an effective ... > full story
• Cholesterol
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Triglycerides
  Obesity
  Fitness
  Heart Disease
   

  Monounsaturated Fats Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk

  March 29, 2013 — Canola oil and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends, according to a new study. Researchers also found that consuming certain vegetable oils ... > full story
• Heart Disease
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  Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of First-Time Stroke

  March 28, 2013 — Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new ... > full story
• Fitness
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  Obesity Leads to Decreased Physical Activity Over Time

  March 28, 2013 — Obesity leads to a decrease in physical activity over time, researchers have confirmed. The exercise science team used accelerometers to measure the actual movement and intensity of activity for 254 ... > full story

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