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How Is Skipping Breakfast Affecting Your Kids?

Apr 30, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Among youth, the habit of skipping breakfast is cause for concern since daily nutrient intake plays a pivotal role in growth and development. Increased demands for growth require more energy, or calories.

Research has shown that children who skip breakfast do not compensate for it by eating more later in the day. Skipping breakfast may affect the child’s academic performance as overall engagement and cognitive abilities may be compromised due to low blood glucose.

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The Importance of Diet for Colorectal Cancer 

Apr 04, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person's rectum, colon, or both. It is more likely to appear in older individuals, but there are many other risk factors associated with its emergence, such as genetic and lifestyle factors.

One of the most cited risk factors is diet — referring specifically to poor dietary habits that often also lead to obesity.

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Dieting To Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Mar 26, 2018 by William Kirkpatrick

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are constantly seeking to ease its symptoms with food and dietary supplements. While researchers have turned up no magic to cure RA, there is a connection between certain foods and the inflammation that characterizes this autoimmune condition. Before embarking on a special diet or taking supplements, though, consult your doctor.

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Trends in Weight Loss

Jan 10, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Breakfast is still touted as the most important meal of the day, but we are paying attention to doing lunch the right way.

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What Is Iron? Where Is It Found? And, What Does It Do?

Dec 06, 2017 by Total Access Medical

What Is Iron?

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The Day After Thanksgiving. Staying Healthy.

Nov 24, 2017 by Total Access Medical

Kim Povec, a registered dietitian with the University of Rochester Medical Center's Healthy Living Center, says don't skip breakfast the next day! She has some other helpful tips including how to balance your diet the next day, make sure to start walking ASAP and adjust your mind set.

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Fighting Inflammation with Your Food

Oct 21, 2017 by Total Access Medical

Inflammation  in the body is the cause of nothing good. Here are some trends on how to stop it and what food companies are doing for the consumer

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Why You Should Eat More Green Beans

Sep 13, 2017 by Total Access Medical

Green beans are rich in antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals in the body to help you stay healthy and youthful, and flavonoids, the compound that gives green tea its ability to reduce body fat and prevent obesity.

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Do Not Skip Breakfast. You Could Be At Risk For Health Problems

Jul 28, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Have you heard of the saying, "you are what you eat?" Well, studies indicate that when you eat may be just as important as what you eat. 

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New Study: Drinking Coffee Linked to 20% Lower Risk of Liver Cancer

Jul 19, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

Primary liver cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and because of its poor prognosis, it's the second leading cause of cancer death. But, researchers have found an important link between coffee consumption and liver cancer that can help diminish the risk. 

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