The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet encourages a diet high in fruits and vegetables, moderate in low-fat dairy products, and low in fats. How can the DASH diet help you decrease high blood pressure?
Read More »Preventing Disease & Staying Healthy
We all know that it’s good to exercise, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and get a good night’s sleep. But it’s hard to change our habits, especially if we don’t have persuasive proof that it will improve our lives and health.
The National Center for Health Research is constantly reviewing new research to determine what we can do that will prevent diseases and keep us healthy.
Excellent research is being conducted to learn exactly what kinds of foods and exercise will help you prevent specific diseases, and what exposures to avoid in your daily life. The results are sometimes confusing because new products to prevent diseases are aggressively advertised, whether they work or not. Sometimes the best strategies are ones that don’t cost anything – but who is going to pay to advertise those?
We cut through the hype. We scrutinize new research, and call the researchers to learn even more. Then we translate it into plain language that you can understand.
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Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
Read More »What to do About the Flu?
The flu is a very contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness. Learn more about what to do if you have the flu.
Read More »What is the Keto Diet?
The keto diet is one of the fastest growing diet trends. But is this carb-reducing diet healthy? Or is moderation the key to long-term success?
Read More »Weight and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Research shows that the being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, and exercise and eating certain foods and beverages (and avoiding others) decrease the risk. Here’s what you need to know to prevent cancer and prevent recurrence.
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