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Healthy Hens Lay Healthy Eggs, Study Says

By Better Health Research News Desk • Sep 7th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Health News

There has been much furor in the past few decades about whether eggs – beyond dietary supplements, one of the few sources of omega-3 fatty acids – are good for you.

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Scientists Discover Ultra-Bad Cholesterol

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jul 21st, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Health Articles, Health News, Thursday Edition

You may have heard of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol that can be supported by taking omega-3s in fish oil, eggs and certain dietary supplements. You may also be aware of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the correspondingly bad cholesterol that is more likely to affect blood vessels. But have you heard of methylglyoxal-modified (MGmin) LDL cholesterol?

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Blueberry Peels May Promote Healthy Cholesterol Levels

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jul 7th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Health Articles, Health News, Thursday Edition

While most people are familiar with blueberries as an addition to smoothies, cereals or pies, few may have heard about their recent use in a study aimed at determining the fruit’s effect on cardiovascular health. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry announced that laboratory rodents fed blueberry peels and the leftovers from blueberry processing tended to have healthier cholesterol levels in comparison to those given a diet without blueberries.

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An Apple A Day May Actually Keep The Doctor Away After All

By Better Health Research News Desk • Apr 13th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Health News

Almost everyone in the U.S. has heard the time-tested saying, but new research indicates it may actually be true – consuming at least one apple each day may protect overall health and wellness.

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Nutritionist Gives Advice On Avoiding High Blood Sugar

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 28th, 2011 • Category: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News

A recent online health report stated one nutritionist’s advice related to diabetics and their consumption of carbohydrates. Author Susan Dopart, addressed at least half a dozen ways to avoid high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. In particular, her advice centered on the consumption of carbohydrates, which she said many people find difficult to completely avoid. It is a common suggestion that people who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes should not eat carbohydrates.

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Small Doses Of Vitamin B9 May Reduce Homocysteine Levels

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 24th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News, Homocysteine

Recent research has revealed that the smallest recommended daily dose of vitamin B9 may be all the body requires to flush out homocysteine, an amino acid commonly found in high levels among those with heart disease. Just one-fifth of a milligram (mg) of folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, appears to be enough to effectively lower the body's level of homocysteine, according to the report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).

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‘Good’ Cholesterol Knocks Cancer Risk Down A Notch

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 9th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Health News

Now, scientists are saying that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) – the so-called good cholesterol that is boosted by omega-3s – may reduce the risk of colon cancer.

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Examination Of 55-Year-Old ‘Good Cholesterol’ Study Contains Valuable Data

By Better Health Research News Desk • Feb 28th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News

A box of 55-year-old computer punch cards has yielded a wealth of scientific data on high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as "good" cholesterol. Created by scientist John Gofman, Ph.D., at the United States Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory between 1954 and 1956, the cards detail the HDL levels of nearly 2,000 of the department's employees.

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Garlic Oil May Better Protect Diabetics Against Cardiovascular Disease

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 31st, 2011 • Category: Blood Clots, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, General Health, Health News, Health Resources News, Heart Health

People with diabetes who incorporate garlic oil into their diet may improve their heart health, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous reports have found that an estimated 80 percent of all deaths among people with diabetes are caused by heart disease. Among the different types of these illnesses, cardiomyopathy—which leads to heart muscle damage—is the leading heart-related cause of deaths among diabetics.

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Excess Sugar Consumption Ups Risk Of Heart Disease, Even In Teens

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 12th, 2011 • Category: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News

Adolescents who consume excess sugar are more likely to develop heart disease, nutritional experts at Emory University have found.

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Eating Alkaline Foods Helps Regulate Body pH, Dietitian Says

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 12th, 2011 • Category: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News

A personal trainer and licensed dietitian recently told the Freeport News that foods rich in alkaline can be good for stabilizing one’s blood sugar and pressure.

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Physical Activity Decreases Likelihood Of Prostate Cancer Death, Study Finds

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 11th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News, Prostate Health

Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has determined that men with prostate cancer who exercise daily, even for very brief periods, have a lower overall risk of dying from the disease than those who don’t.

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Compounds In Grapes Has Antioxidant, Anti-Obesity Properties, Study Finds

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 11th, 2011 • Category: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Health News

A substance found in grapes may help the body fight obesity and aging, according to recently published biochemical findings.

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Sweet Potatoes Contain Ample Vitamins, Nutrients, Health Experts Agree

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 11th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Health News

The desire to eat potatoes can sometimes be hampered by the thought that they contain too many starches and too few nutrients. Fortunately, sweet potatoes may easily take their place without a dieter having to make compromises when it comes to taste or variety, according tio the Lafayette Journal & Courier.

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Yellow Cassava Roots May Contain High Amounts Of Vitamin A, Study Finds

By Better Health Research News Desk • Jan 7th, 2011 • Category: Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Health News

Researchers hoping to find methods of improving the diets of sub-Saharan Africans have found that yellow cassava roots contain up to 20 times more vitamin A than whiter varieties.

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