Obesity :: Obesity may lead to cancer
Obesity, excessive body fat has its severe consequences for physical and mental health, and the difficulty of treating it make the prevention of obesity a major public health priority.
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Cancer :: Fatalistic beliefs about cancer cause many to ignore cancer prevention advice
If you feel that you are fated for cancer, your belief could turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. According to a national survey of more than 6,000 US adults published in the May issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a substantial number of American adults hold fatalistic beliefs about cancer and are correspondingly less likely to take basic steps to lower their cancer risk, such as exercising, quitting smoking and eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Heart :: Latinas Make a Special Commitment to Healthy Hearts this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) and AstraZeneca are encouraging Latinas to take positive steps toward taking better care of their hearts and the hearts of their loved ones.
Healthcare :: Quality Improvement in Healthcare Delivery
The WCfH recently hosted a visit from Sir John Oldham, Head of the Improvement Foundation, to discuss quality improvement in healthcare delivery.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Mayo Clinic joins Nationwide Clinical Trial testing Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease
A Mayo Clinic research team led by neurologist David Knopman, M.D. will join a nationwide consortium of leading Alzheimer’s disease researchers in a large-scale clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acids in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Can an Omega-3 Fatty Acid slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?
Nutritionists have long endorsed fish as part of a heart-healthy diet, and now some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids found in the oil of certain fish may also benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Heart :: Hawaiian treasure, macadamia nuts good for the heart
Incorporating macadamia nuts into a heart healthy diet can reduce cardiovascular disease risks according to Penn State researchers.
Cholesterol :: Pistachios lower cholesterol, provide antioxidants
A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.
Heart :: Having elevated risk factors in young adulthood raises risk of coronary calcium later on
Having above optimal levels of risk factors for heart disease between the ages of 18 and 30 can mean a two to three times greater risk of later developing coronary calcium, a strong predictor of heart disease, according to results of a new study from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health.
Allergies :: Fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma
Eating a healthy diet including plenty of fruits and nuts could help protect children from respiratory allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma.