Are you eating as much rice as you did a year ago when the report on arsenic in rice came out? The report prepared by Consumer Reports tested different kinds of white and brown rice and found alarming levels of arsenic in rice, especially brown rice. Health officials have known for a long time that…
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Health Concerns for Endurance Athletes
There is increasing concern about the health risks of doing endurance aerobic activities such as long distance running, especially marathons. Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic have shown that many endurance athletes have suffered damage to their hearts by participating in endurance sports over a long period of time and have developed a buildup of scar tissue….
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Warning for Oxalates in Your Diet
One of the surprising health concerns for many people, including those with a “healthy diet,” is the problem of oxalates in many of the foods you eat and what it can do to compromise your health.
You Need to Protect Yourself from Free Radicals and Oxidation
One of the most popular theories on aging is the free radical theory and it has been around since the 1950’s, although it has not been in the mainstream headlines until the 1990’s. This theory focuses on free radical damage to our cells as we age and this causes our body to slowly breakdown. A…
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Pilates a Great Fitness Option
When deciding on a fitness program, if you want a well-rounded program that helps develop a strong core and flexibility, you should consider trying Pilates. This fitness system has been very popular with women because of its combination of improving coordination, balance, muscle tone and body alignment.
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