Disease prevention
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Should I be concerned about Cholesterol?
Q. “What’s the truth behind the need to know your cholesterol numbers? A. You definitely need to know your cholesterol numbers. “Wait! I thought cholesterol numbers weren’t that important!” There’s been a variety of arguments around whether cholesterol numbers should be taken “seriously”, especially by proponents of low-carb diets. But while it’s true that we…
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Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Q “How much alcohol increases your cancer risk?” A. Any amount of alcohol consumption increases your cancer risk. Alcohol and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet – NCI Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The Latest Research – American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org) New genetic study confirms that alcohol is a direct cause of cancer — Nuffield Department…
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What are the top 5 causes of death in the USA and what can you do to stay off this list?
Leading causes of death are classified according to the underlying cause and presented according to the number of deaths among US residents. As you can see from the chart shown below, (published data as of 2021), Heart Disease and Cancer are the top two spots. To some degree, both causes of death may be attributed…
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Evidence for consuming a whole food plant-based diet to help lose weight
You’ve probably heard of Whole30, the Pritikin Diet, and Dr. Greger’s book, “How Not to Diet.” These and others advocate a whole food plant-based diet (WFPB). This way of eating focuses on consuming whole, unprocessed foods that are primarily derived from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. This type of diet…