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Herbal Formula Shows Promise for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
Estrogen plays many important roles in the body. For example, it is necessary for a woman's menstrual cycle and for reproduction. It also supports cardiovascular and bone health. And, while estrogen is needed for the development of breasts, too much exposure to estrogen can also increase a woman's risk of breast cancer. Estrogen can stimulate breast cell division and can support the growth of estrogen-responsive tumors. Within the body, there are different estrogen metabolites which are known to be either...
Post on Thu, Jan 20, 2011 by Margo Gladding
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5 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
The days are really short. I wake up before the sun and by the time 5pm rolls around, it is dark again. Many people experience sadness, melancholy or winter blues because they do not get enough sunlight. Some people experience SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, a mood disorder in which people with normal mental health...
Post on Fri, Dec 03, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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I'm How Old?! The Real Age Test
I am guessing that most people know about Dr. Oz. If you don't, he is the guy on television who takes the mystery out of how our bodies work, on The Dr. Oz show. He is a huge proponent of healthy eating, supplementation and most important, awareness of how our bodies work. Well, he also...
Post on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Corporate Wellness Magazine
Corporate Wellness Magazine is an online publication dedicated to the health and wellness of employers and their employees. This month's magazine has an article contributed by Village Green Apothecary. Wellness in the Workplace: How to increase employee productivity with a plan for healthy living offers supplement, diet, stress and exercise advice...
Post on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Fighting Osteoporosis Naturally
My mom was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 10 years ago. Ever since then, I have been looking closely at my habits to make sure that I do not succumb to this "silent disease." Since there are no symptoms (hence silent disease), many people do not realize they have osteoporosis until there is a bone break....
Post on Thu, Jun 03, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Live Longer by Avoiding These 4 Bad Habits
A new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, says that the there are 4 bad habits that can shorten your life by 12 years. Lack of physical activity, smoking, diet and alcohol consumption can put you at risk for a shortened life span. Specifically, exercising less than 2 hours a week, consuming more...
Post on Tue, May 18, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Periodization - What Is It?
When prescribing repetitions and sets, the strategy of periodization is a must. Periodization is the planned variation in training volume and intensity (Fleck and Kraemer, 2004). It is very common with the general population to place an emphasis on a high number of repetitions to "feel the burn," and there is a popular myth that...
Post on Fri, Apr 16, 2010 by Scott O'Dell
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Stay Away From Knee Extensions
The quadriceps (as well as the glutes) will develop most from full depth in squatting and lunging movements, as they are responsible for knee extension. Do not worry about isolating the quadriceps; they are the biggest muscle group in the body followed by the glutes at number two, and they will develop very easily from...
Post on Fri, Apr 09, 2010 by Scott O'Dell
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New Exercise Guidelines for Women to Maintain Weight
Try and find another 40 minutes per day. A new study that came out last week showed that women in their 40s who exercised at least one hour per day maintained their weight. So if you are trying to lose weight and can't figure out why, then you may want to look a little closer...
Post on Tue, Mar 30, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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March – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting men and women in the United States. The risk increases with age (>50 years), but when caught early is often curable. Risk factors include: polyps found in the colon or rectum, high fat diet, family history of colorectal cancer, and inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis...
Post on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 by Margo Gladding
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