Better Health For Women

Article Source: New York Times Dietary guidelines suggest substituting fat-free or low-fat dairy for full-fat products, but a new study questions those recommendations. A large new study links whole-fat dairy food consumption to a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. The findings raise questions about current dietary guidelines, which suggest substituting fat-free or low-fat dairy for […] Read More

September is National Recovery Month. Women are at greater risk for some of the negative effects of alcohol, but their drinking is catching up to men. As Dana Bowman’s family grew, so did her appetite for alcohol. Bowman, who lives in Lindsborg, Kansas, didn’t drink much in high school or college, and occasionally enjoyed alcohol […] Read More

Article Source: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto researchers have found that the portfolio diet, a plant-based way of eating previously shown to lower cholesterol levels, reduces other risk factors for cardiovascular disease including blood pressure, triglycerides and inflammation. In addition to reducing LDL (or ‘bad’) cholesterol by about 30 per cent […] Read More

With the fall season rapidly approaching, it’s important to give your immune system an extra boost to protect your body from diseases and germs. If you work indoors or in an office setting, chances are you’ll come into contact with many people each day and increase your risk of catching a cold, stomach flu, or […] Read More