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Your Calorie Needs, Explained

Jun 20, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

A calorie is defined as the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1°C (1.8°F).

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Study: A New Way To Slow Cancer Cell Growth

Jun 16, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Researchers from the University of Rochester's Center for RNA Biology have identified a new way to potentially slow the fast-growing cells that characterize all types of cancer. The findings, reported in the journal Science, are a long way from being applied in people but they could be the basis of a treatment option in the future. 

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New Study Shows Why Dieting Does Not Work

Jun 14, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Losing weight through dieting can be difficult. Some diets will work and others won't despite our best efforts. So why does dieting not work? A new study finds a mechanism that may explain how our body limits weight loss, working against us when we are trying to lose weight.

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Physical Inactivity Increases Risk of Bladder & Kidney Cancer

Jun 12, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

It is very well known that physical activity is good for overall health. But a new study shows that a chronic lack of physical activity can drastically increase the chance of developing cancer in the bladder and kidneys, and it suggests that engaging in more physical activity may reduce this risk.

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Avoid These Foods If You Have High Cholesterol

Jun 08, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick
A healthful diet is one way to help keep cholesterol levels in check. While avoiding foods with high cholesterol content may be beneficial for some, the most effective dietary approach to cutting blood cholesterol is choosing foods that contain unsaturated fats over those that contain saturated or trans fats.
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Does Alcohol Increase Risk of Breast Cancer?

Jun 02, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women across the globe. New research suggests that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can increase breast cancer risk, while exercise and a healthful diet lowers the risk.

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The Right Way To Choose Sunscreen & The Right Way To Use It

May 31, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

When choosing a sunscreen, what makes you buy one brand over another?

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The Many Health Benefits of Fish Oil

May 29, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick
 
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What Are Calories and How Many Do We Need?

May 23, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

To say it simply, a calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition and everyday language, calories refer to energy consumption through eating and drinking, and energy usage through physical activity. 

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The Individual Cost of Being Obese in America

May 18, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Today, two out of three Americans are obese or overweight. If the current trajectory continues, one in two adults will be obese by 2030.

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