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Nutrition
Modifiable risk factors cause most strokes
August 01, 2010
Targeted interventions could substantially reduce the burden of stroke.
Is DHEA the new fountain of youth?
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP July 01, 2010
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a precursor of testosterone and estrogen, is purported to enhance muscle building, increase vitality, and improve sexual function.
Nuts, fibrates help heart; pneumonia shots don't
July 01, 2010
An average daily intake of various nuts of 2.4 oz lowered total cholesterol and LDL levels.
One sugary drink fewer per day can lower BP
July 01, 2010
Neither diet-drink consumption nor caffeine intake had any significant bearing on BP.
New vitamin D recommendations to reduce falls and fractures
June 23, 2010
The response to vitamin D3 supplementation is not affected by age or usual calcium dietary intake.
Dietary fat may aggravate asthma
June 23, 2010
People with asthma exhibited increased airway inflammation after eating a high-fat meal.
Side effects of soy
June 17, 2010
Soy may cause angioedema and thickening of skin.
Monitoring phenylalanine in patients with phenylketonuria
June 11, 2010
Is it necessary to routinely measure levels of blood phenylalanine in adults with a history of PKU?
L-arginine used for heart failure and erectile dysfunction
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP June 01, 2010
This amino acid is mainly taken for its vasodilatory effects, but serious safety issues limit its use.
Attacking Alzheimer's through diet
June 01, 2010
Limiting high-fat dairy products, red meat, organ meat, and butter may cut a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Added sugars can cause problems with blood fats
May 28, 2010
Research shows an average of 15.8% of calories consumed came from added sugars.
Don't abandon fruits, vegetables despite weak link in cancer risk
May 28, 2010
Fruits and vegetables remain important components of a healthful diet.
Who should be screened for celiac disease?
May 19, 2010
How reliable are antigliadin serology tests?
It's not the diet; it's the dietary pattern
Stephen J. Freedland, MD May 01, 2010
If you lose weight, does it matter how you lost the weight? Not really.
The versatile soybean: Beyond tofu
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP April 01, 2010
Soy products have been the subject of a great deal of medical research, most notably in the areas of cardiovascular health, endocrinology, and oncology.
Pomegranate packs a powerful punch
Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP March 01, 2010
The juice of the pomegranate provides abundant antioxidants and has potential as an anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory.
What lies behind the vitamin D revolution?
Ronald L. Hoffman, MD March 01, 2010
Once known primarily for maintaining bone strength, vitamin D is now thought to contribute to prevention of colon, prostate, and breast cancers.
Links between obesity and mental health
Lisa K. Diamond, RN, MSN, FNP-C March 01, 2010
When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.
Anti-diabetes measures have lasting payoff
January 27, 2010
Intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss and increased physical activity continue to reduce the rate of type 2 diabetes after 10 years.
Diet may displace drugs for controlling high BP
Larry Frederick January 13, 2010
The American Heart Association guidelines are based on important dietary strategies that have emerged in the past decade.
Lowering CVD risk among pediatric patients
Carl Sherman January 04, 2010
In the future, more and more children with cardiac risk factors, such as obesity and diabetes, will be treated in the primary-care setting.
Vitamin D important for more than bone density
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP January 04, 2010
An estimated 50% of colon cancers and 30% of breast cancers could be prevented with adequate levels of vitamin D.
Is the aronia berry the newest superfruit?
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP November 30, 2009
The aronia berry, high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, reduces gastric irritation and prevents swelling associated with allergic reactions.
Gender-related cravings
November 23, 2009
Are there any studies which show that men and women have different approaches to food?
Most diabetes patients are not eating right
November 23, 2009
Your patients who have diabetes may need more nutritional eduction and counseling.
American Heart Association advises lowering added sugars
October 07, 2009
The American Heart Association (AHA) issued recommendations on specific levels and limits for the consumption of sugars and syrups added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table.
Zinc
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP September 28, 2009
Do we finally have a cure for the common cold? The manufacturers of zinc preparations think so, but the data remain inconsistent.
Olive oil
Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP August 31, 2009
The benefits of olive oil go beyond its well-deserved reputation for lowering cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Treating ADHD through diet
August 13, 2009
Foods with with artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives stimulate hyperactivity
Complex carbohydrate intolerance?
August 13, 2009
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