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It’s never too late to start a new habit – and now may be the time to do just that. February's American Health Month is a good wake up call for everyone. Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) February 19, 2013 For those who have gotten that phone call in the middle of the night with news that a love one has died from an unexpected heart attack, you know it’s a moment you’ll never forget. Over two thousand Americans die each day from heart disease, making it one of the nation’s top...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Those dissatisfied with their diets of unhealthy food would do well to take a few cooking classes and learn to make their meals at home, suggests a new study from the University of Glasgow. More than just a fun activity for couples or fiercely independent singletons, these cooking classes have been proven to directly affect the lives of those who partake. A year after they took part in government-funded cooking classes, a group of...
Rockwell Nutrition, online retailer of health supplements, now sells Curaphen by Euromedica. Curaphen is designed to relieve pain by encouraging a healthy inflammation response in the body. Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 RockwellNutrition.com is now promoting pain relief health supplement Curaphen by Euromedica. Curaphen, according to Rockwell Nutrition, works by promoting a “healthy inflammation response, duration of endorphin/enkaphalin effect, healthy circulation, and...
New evidence published in the Annals of Neurology links consumption of colorful produce with decreased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This study reinforces the produce-first approach taken by Health Enhancement Systems in the Colorful Choices worksite wellness program. Midland, MI (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 The study examined dietary factors affecting ALS risk and included data from over 1 million participants. Greater consumption of foods high in carotenoids — the...
April Flowers for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A new study by William Leonard at Northwestern University on the diets and ways of prehistoric populations reveals the transition from subsistence to a modern, sedentary lifestyle has created energy imbalances that have increased rapidly on an evolutionary timescale. The findings, presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), show these imbalances play a major role in...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- As in human health supplements, aging is a core market driver for pet nutrition supplements as more pets suffer from age-related conditions, including joint deterioration and cognitive dysfunction. Taking a page from human supplements are popular ingredients such as glucosamine, omega fatty acids, and probiotics, along with "trendier" ingredients like bee pollen, green tea, and elk velvet antler. At the same time, many...
‘Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships’ encourages readers to find relationships that nourish the soul. New York (PRWEB) February 11, 2013 “Bad relationships are pretty much the same as junk food,” states author Donna Barnes. Here to empower readers with the knowledge for recognizing the unhealthy relationships in their lives is her practical new advice book “Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices” (published by iUniverse). From the book’s introduction:...
What will the future be like for the booming industry of sports nutrition? The Muscular Development Store weighs in on the subject. Setauket, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 On February 8, the Muscular Development Store responds to a recent article published by NutraIngredients-USA regarding the future of the sports nutrition industry. Sports nutrition is a booming industry, and according to an article from NutraIngredients-USA, it is expected to continue thriving in the coming years....
In addition to already meeting and in most locations exceeding the USDA guidelines, Fresh Healthy Vending also specializes in creating menus for their machines that adhere to specific Local, County, School District and Specialty Dietary Guidelines. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 The USDA recently launched the Smart Snacks in Schools regulations, part of the 2010 Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act. The new rules will regulate what is sold in vending machines and school cafeterias....
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Fried chicken, bacon, fried fish, sweet tea. Sounds delicious, right? According to a new study, these Southern-style foods may be linked to an increased risk of stroke. Researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham believe this is the first large-scale study that examines the connection between stroke and Southern foods. The items that the team of investigators looked at included bacon, fried fish, fried potatoes, fried...
