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Fast Eaters Have Greater Risk of Diabetes Than Slow Eaters

Eating too fast is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Fast eaters are more likely to become overweight or obese. Research shows fast eaters have higher risk of type 2 diabetes independent of weight. Slowing down eating speed can help.
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  CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Reflections on Obesity and the Weight of the Nation

A registered dietitian?s view of obesity contrasts with HBO?s Weight of the Nati
Obesity rates have soared since 1970’s. HBO special Weight of the Nation explores causes, consequences of obesity. Registered Dietitian reflects on 35 years working with obese.
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  CANCER | HEALTH

Tired All the Time? 11 Reasons Why (Besides Lack of Sleep)

Not getting enough sleep is only one reason why people feel tired all the time
Feeling tired all the time is not just due to sleep disorders. Allergies, dehydration, anemia, diabetes, and poor diet can cause muscle weakness, low energy levels, and fatigue.
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  CANCER | HEALTH

Feeding the Aging Mind: What Foods Keep Your Mind Sharp?

What we eat can slow the processes of an aging mind
What you eat can slow the processes of an aging mind. Brain cells can regenerate to help keep brain sharp as we age.
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  CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Missing Teeth Can Lead to Obesity

The fewer teeth you have the higher your risk of obesity.
The fewer teeth you have the higher your risk of obesity. Those missing teeth change their diet, eat fewer low calorie fruits and vegetables.
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  CANCER | HEALTH

9 Nutritious Salad Toppers (From Your Pantry Shelf)

If you love making salad from the wide assortment of fresh garden vegetables available in the summer months, your wait is almost over. But while you wait, there are many ways to add variety to your plated greens. Just turn to the jars and cans of pickled and marinated vegetables on your pantry shelf. They can offer an endless array of tastes, textures, nutrients and eye-appeal to your meals until that first rosey radish is plucked from the ground.
Vegetables in jars and cans from  pantry shelf add nutritional value to salad
Vegetables in jars and cans from pantry shelf add nutritional value to salad
Vegetables in jars and cans from pantry shelf add nutritional value to salad
Vegetables in jars and cans from pantry shelf add nutritional value to salad
Vegetables in jars and cans from pantry shelf add nutritional value to salad
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  CONSUMERISM | HEALTH

Why is the American Diet So Bad?

pizza tastes good
The American diet has not improved with access to more food and nutrition information. People put taste before nutrition and health when making food decisions.
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  CANCER | HEALTH

12 Reasons Why Going Meatless May Save You and the Planet

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Earth Week is a good time to consider eating more meatless meals. Going meatless is good for your health and the planet, and it saves money. Here are 12 reasons to help you begin.
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