General Health
| The Monday Edition | October 9, 2008 |
Bleeding Gums May Predict a Major Health Disaster!
Roz Roscoe
If your dentist has told you that you have periodontal, or gum disease—this could be a sign of future blood sugar problems, too. According to a study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, periodontal disease may be an independent predictor of Type 2 diabetes.
Periodontal disease begins when bacteria [...]
| The Monday Edition |
The Deadly Dozen of Prescription Drugs!
Peyton Posey
Nowadays, almost every prescription and over-the-counter drug on the market sports a warning label of potential side effects. That’s because pharmaceutical companies are all about raking in HUGE profits, which means what’s best for your health is likely to take a backseat!
Reports show five out of six Americans age 65 or older take [...]
| The Monday Edition |
Health E-Hint: Amazing Nutrients Provide the Secrets to Virility!
Women know the healthy benefits of folic acid, but men—did you know it was good for you, too? Folic acid and vitamin B have long been prescribed for expectant and nursing mothers to ward off the possibility of serious birth defects, but their amazing abilities don’t end there!
Folic acid and vitamin B—coupled with zinc—have now [...]
| The Monday Edition | October 6, 2008 |
FDA OKs Zapping Your Greens to Kill Potential Bacteria!
Peyton Posey
In order to get rid of dangerous germs that can hide in lettuce and spinach plants—and then make it to your dinner table—the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow food producers to zap the leaves with low amounts of radiation to kill any traces of E. coli, salmonella or other bacterial germs.
Acting on [...]
| The Monday Edition | October 2, 2008 |
Fast Fact
Many nuts are good for your health—including raw, organic almonds which are a source of good fat. Almonds not only taste great, but they have as much protein per ounce as red meat. They are also a healthy source of fiber, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin E and MORE! So, grab a handful of these treats [...]
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