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Move Over Mediterranean Diet—The New Nordic Diet is Here
As a registered dietitian, I constantly receive questions about the health benefits of different types of diets. It seems that every few months, there is a new diet released that catches some buzz with the millions of people who are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Some of these diets promote sustainable healthy eating habits, while others are quick fixes with no long-term solution. Some fad diets even border on the ridiculous. Recently, I became aware of a new diet that is nutritionally sound and great for heart-health—the New Nordic Diet.
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Avoiding a colonoscopy? Here’s why you shouldn’t
“It’s embarrassing.”
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The Five Worst Foods to Eat at Your Labor Day Barbecue
As summer draws to a close, our busy schedules begin to pick back up with the start of the school year, our kids’ activities and hectic workdays. Although the leisurely days of summer are almost gone, we still have one more chance to sit back, relax and spend quality time with our friends and family—Labor Day.
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What is a Calcium Score and Why Do You Need to Know It?
Heart disease—it’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Each year, more than 700,000 Americans have a heart attack, and nearly 600,000 die from some form of heart disease.
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Why You Should Kick Energy Drinks to the Curb
It’s a Monday afternoon, and you’re sitting at work trying to focus on a report you need to finish by the end of the day. As 2 p.m. rolls around, you’re feeling tired, sluggish and just plain exhausted. You could use a nap, you think. But instead, you head to the vending machine to buy an energy drink to help you get through the rest of the day. But have you ever wondered what exactly you’re putting into your body and if there’s a healthier way to get the energy boost you need?
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High Heels: Is Fashion Worth the Risk?
Picture this: You’re walking through the mall one day with a new dress in hand that you just bought. You got a great deal on it, and now all you need is the perfect pair of shoes to go along with it. As you pass by your favorite store, you see them—the most amazing pair of heels that will go perfectly with your new dress. The price tag is a little high, but you can’t resist—you decide to splurge on them anyway.
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How Did I Get Herpes? The Answers Might Surprise You
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Diet and Nutrition Can Help Your Arthritis Symptoms
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Is My IUD Making Me Depressed?
IUDs are an extremely effective form of birth control. They keep women from getting pregnant 99 percent of the time, and they last for several years before needing to be replaced. Still, recent studies show that certain IUDs — the ones that contain hormones — might make some women depressed, anxious or, in rare cases, even suicidal.
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At-Home HPV Test: What You Should Know
You can now find out if you have HPV – which is responsible for more than 99% of cervical cancer cases -- by taking a test at home and mailing a sample to check for the human papillomavirus,