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The diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased significantly in recent years. Some of this increase may well be due to a lowering of the criteria for diagnosing ASD. Even so today with about one in every 54 baby boys and one in 88 children now being diagnosed with ASD, there seems ... Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Play Role in Autism Diagnosis
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Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Play Role in Autism Diagnosis
The diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased significantly in recent years. Some of this increase may well be due to a lowering of the criteria for diagnosing ASD. Even so today with about one in every 54 baby boys and one in 88 children now being diagnosed with ASD, there seems ... Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Play Role in Autism Diagnosis
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A fairly recent book, The Last Well Person, by Nortin M. Hadler, MD, seeks to help individuals understand the perils of the Western medical system – with its heavy emphasis on drugs and surgery. Diet and lifestyle intervention can prove to be far superior to drugs and surgery in...
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An Ounce of Prevention
A fairly recent book, The Last Well Person, by Nortin M. Hadler, MD, seeks to help individuals understand the perils of the Western medical system – with its heavy emphasis on drugs and surgery. Diet and lifestyle intervention can prove to be far superior to drugs and surgery in...
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For more than 50 years, heart disease has killed more Americans than any other disease. The #3 killer for the same time period has been strokes. While most strokes are not fatal, most nonfatal strokes destroy part of the brain leading to the loss of cognitive function and/or...
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Saving Heart and Mind
For more than 50 years, heart disease has killed more Americans than any other disease. The #3 killer for the same time period has been strokes. While most strokes are not fatal, most nonfatal strokes destroy part of the brain leading to the loss of cognitive function and/or...
Nutrition Month
The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
Prizes and Incentives for Nutrition Classes, Wellness Fairs, Employee Wellness Programs
Health fair prizes or incentives can move games, presentations, and activities from good to great!
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Data from 1960-1962 found 13.4% of Americans, ages 20-74, obese. Data from 1999-2000 showed this number has increased to 30.9%.1 61% of Americans are now overweight or obese. This weight gain is no mystery An increase in body weight requires an intake of calories (energy) in excess of calories burned. Further, to maintain adult weight ... Weight Loss: What?s Working?
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Weight Loss: What?s Working?
Data from 1960-1962 found 13.4% of Americans, ages 20-74, obese. Data from 1999-2000 showed this number has increased to 30.9%.1 61% of Americans are now overweight or obese. This weight gain is no mystery An increase in body weight requires an intake of calories (energy) in excess of calories burned. Further, to maintain adult weight ... Weight Loss: What?s Working?
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No matter what you eat, your body will always burn it for energy. If you eat more protein, it does not, for the most part, get stored as muscle ? it gets used as fuel. If you eat more carbohydrate (CHO) you will burn more CHO and may end up with a little more stored ... Diet and Exercise Myths Solved
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Diet and Exercise Myths Solved
No matter what you eat, your body will always burn it for energy. If you eat more protein, it does not, for the most part, get stored as muscle ? it gets used as fuel. If you eat more carbohydrate (CHO) you will burn more CHO and may end up with a little more stored ... Diet and Exercise Myths Solved
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The health and nutrition news updates were far more optimistic than any of the financial news for 2009. Studies keep showing that lower body weight, more fruits and vegetables, less salt, less sugar, less fat and getting enough Vitamin D from the sun are important. Here is an overview...
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Best Nutrition Lessons from 2009
The health and nutrition news updates were far more optimistic than any of the financial news for 2009. Studies keep showing that lower body weight, more fruits and vegetables, less salt, less sugar, less fat and getting enough Vitamin D from the sun are important. Here is an overview...