Food & Fitness Advisor back issues from September 2006:
The spice of life: cooking with herbs and spices not only livens up your meals, but may also help prevent disease.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Powerful chemicals that may help prevent chronic diseases are not just in pharmacies, but they're also in your kitchen spice rack. Recent studies show that curcumin, which gives curry its yellow color, capsaicin in hot peppers, and chemicals in cinnamon, rosemary, garlic, pepper, and ...
Diabetes ages your heart.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... A new study from Canada found that having type 2 diabetes confers a risk of having a heart attack equivalent to aging 15 years. The study, reported in the July 1 Lancet, looked medical records for 379,003 people with diabetes and 9,018,082 people without the disease living in Ontario for ...
Low-fat dairy may lower diabetes risk.(IN THE NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Eating low-fat dairy foods may help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Data from the Women's Health Study, which followed more than 37,000 women for over a decade, showed those women with the highest intake of low-fat dairy foods were 21 percent less likely to develop type ...
Physical activity reduces blood pressure.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Physical activity can also help lower your blood pressure, even if you're taking antihypertension medication. Italian researchers used 24-hour blood pressure monitoring to assess the effects of six-week fast-walking program in 168 people with high blood pressure. The study group took part ...
Marinating may cut cholesterol compounds in meat.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Marinating meat may cut down the amount of harmful cholesterol compounds that form during cooking, say researchers from Taiwan. Compounds called cholesterol oxidation products (COPs) are produced when cholesterol-rich foods are heated or processed; research suggests that excess consumption ...
Soy compound may produce heart health benefits.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... There has been much controversy over whether soy helps improve cholesterol. Studies in monkeys fed a diet rich in soy have reported lower levels of triglycerides and higher levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, but human studies have had mixed results. Now researchers at the Cedars-Sinai ...
Time to make changes: the American Heart Association's new guidelines stress lifestyle changes, not just a healthy diet.(HEART HEALTH)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The American Heart Association (AHA) has become the first major health organization to recommend a cap on trans fat intake, urging people to limit hydrogenated fats to 1 percent of daily calories. The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle guidelines, announced in June and published in the July 4 ...
Move past mobility limitations: no matter what's slowing you down, don't avoid physical activity--here's how to get started safely.(LIVING FIT)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Many factors can affect your ability to move with ease. Obesity, osteoarthritis, a bone fracture (after age 50) that puts you at risk for an osteoporotic fracture, or a medical condition such as stroke are among the common conditions that cause low mobility. But having limited ...
Exercises for people with limited mobility.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... These four exercises from the American Society on Aging "Exercise for Life!" are all designed to be performed seated in a chair (use a sturdy chair with no arms and a high back). Before you start, do 5-10 minutes of low-intensity activity to get your muscles warmed up and your body ready ...
Frozen pizza without peril: pizza provides all of the major food groups in one-meal--but avoid fatty toppings.(THE SUPERMARKET SLEUTH)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Pizza is one of America's most beloved guilt trips. While 93 percent of Americans eat pizza at least once per month, many do so with trepidation. Extra cheese, piles of pepperoni, and spicy sausage can add a ton of fat. But pizza needn't be fraught with peril. "For some reason, ...
Glorious garlic.(QUICK BITES)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Garlic may be called "the stinking rose," but its potential health benefits may be sweet. Clinical studies have shown garlic can lower cholesterol and may be a potent disease fighter in all its forms: raw, cooked, or as a supplement. New research is just beginning to explore garlic's ...
Joint foolery: is it osteoarthritis? You'll need a thorough exam for a correct diagnosis.(BODY WORKS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... When you have joint pain, the first thing that may come to mind is arthritis. But it's not always the case. Other joint problems, such as tendinitis and muscle strain, can mimic arthritis. A key symptom of arthritis is actually loss of mobility, something that's seen during a ...
Moves of the month.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... MORNING STRETCHES TO EASE ARTHRITIS STIFFNESS Knee Bend After awakening, lie on your back in bed, and with your hand behind one knee, pull your knee toward your chest until you feel a gentle stretch in your lower back and buttocks. Keep your back relaxed. Hold for 15-20 seconds ....
Ask Dr. Etingin.
Sep 01, 2006 ... After reading the article on yogurt in the June issue, I was wondering if homemade yogurt is worthwhile. Is it better than store-bought products? Yogurt is simply milk that is fermented and thickened by the action of specific strains of lactic bacteria (usually Lactobacillus ...
Vegetables keep arteries clear.(DID YOU KNOW?)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Eating plenty of vegetables every day may help prevent your arteries from accumulating fatty plaques (atherosclerosis) that can contribute to heart attacks. That's the preliminary conclusion of a small study done in mice bred to develop atherosclerosis. The study, conducted at ...