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| Carotenoids Protect Against Heart Disease in Women Eating foods rich in antioxidants is one part of a diet and exercise program that protects against chronic diseases, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. A recently published study bears out this claim. |
| Massive Study Examines Role of Genetics, Disease and Exercise Scientists are learning about the role of genetic and non-genetic factors in cardiovascular, metabolic and hormonal responses to aerobic exercise through a three-part investigation begun 12 years ago, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Strawberries Good Cancer Insurance April is an especially good time of year to enjoy Louisiana strawberries. It’s Cancer Control Month, and strawberries can lower the risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| [Image: hypertension]Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. |
| DASH to Lower High Blood Pressure A new eating plan can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering blood pressure. DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension - is rich in low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables. |
| Men Not Immune To Osteoporosis Although many people think of osteoporosis as a woman’s disease, it is also a serious health problem for men. Losing height or breaking a bone may be the first sign of osteoporosis. |
| Control High Blood Pressure With Diet May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. |
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| Diabetes Triggers Strokes, Heart Attacks Young and mature adults, ages 18-44, who get type 2 diabetes are 14 times more likely to have a heart attack and up to 30 times more likely to have a stroke. |
| Nutritionist Observes National High Blood Pressure Education Month May is designated each year as a time to help educate people about the importance of preventing and treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and the chief risk factor for stroke and heart failure. It also can lead to kidney damage, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Childhood Inactivity Bad Omen Active children are more likely to become active adults. As many children grow into adolescence, however, their physical activity levels decline, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Whole-grain Foods Lessen Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome Older adults who consume nearly three servings of whole-grain foods daily are significantly less likely to have "metabolic syndrome," a condition that increases the chances of developing diabetes and heart disease. |
| [Image: Go Red]Be aware of women’s No.1 killer (Distributed 01/31/08) February is American Heart Month. Women will again “Go Red for Women” by wearing something red or special pin to raise awareness of heart disease, women’s no. 1 killer. |
| Good News, Bad News About Holiday Weight Gain Most people face the holiday season with some fear of gaining weight. The good news is that although many people gain, research suggests that the gain will probably be only 1 pound, not 5, notes LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Regular Exercise Helps In Blood Glucose Control Recent clinical trials and ongoing studies have emphasized the importance of physical activity or combined physical activity and improved diet in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. |
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| Don’t Blame Genes For Children’s Inactivity Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says declining levels of physical activity may help explain why childhood metabolic diseases are becoming more common. |
| Lose Holiday Weight Safely Americans put on anywhere from 5 to 8 pounds during the holidays. There are safe and not-so-safe methods of losing those few extra pounds, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Research With Resistant Starch Has Widespread Health Implications Nutrition researchers in the LSU AgCenter believe a form of starch may have a greater effect on metabolism and fat deposition than other types of dietary fiber. The LSU AgCenter research team has shown that fermentation of natural resistant starch in the large intestine is an important and previously underestimated mechanism in weight management. |
| Nutritionists Work To Draw Attention To Diabetes LSU AgCenter faculty members are working to increase awareness about the potentially devastating effects of diabetes and how to recognize its symptoms, and they have developed a new educational program to assist in those efforts. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Gardening (For Release On Or After 11/2/07) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. It contributes to a healthy lifestyle. |
| Osteoporosis Strikes Every 20 Seconds "Every 20 seconds, osteoporosis causes a fracture," warns an LSU AgCenter nutrition education expert. Specialist Donna Montgomery says osteoporosis is a painful, disfiguring disease that strikes one in every two women and one in every eight men above age 50. |
| Silent Killer Making Noise Hypertension or high blood pressure is often called the silent killer, because it may cause no symptoms. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder than it should to pump blood. Includes warning signs. |
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| American Kids Wrong Model for Japanese Japanese children are becoming more like American children, but not for the better. "Once leaner, they’re now gaining weight and increasing their risk of heart disease," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Discusses Differences In Abdominal Fat Between Races, Sexes Obesity has increased tremendously in the last few years in both children and adults. The surge has raised the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Soft Drink Consumption Steadily Rising Carbonated beverage intake has increased significantly among America’s youth over a 20-year period. One soft drink a day has been linked to 60 percent increase in the development of obesity over time, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Pre-diabetes Is A Warning Sign Some 16 million people are estimated to have the condition called "pre-diabetes." Two million of this group will develop type 2 diabetes, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Fruits and Veggies Help Protect Against Stroke It has been thought for some time that diet is related to strokes.There’s now evidence that fruits and vegetables help protect against stroke. |
| Infancy Weight Gain Foretells Adulthood Obesity The problem of weight gain is increasing in the United States, with more than 60 percent of population now overweight and more than 30 percent obese. Among African-Americans, obesity rates are even higher. |
| Black Raspberry May Be a New Cancer Fighter In their quest for finding new therapies for treating cancers, researchers in the LSU AgCenter and the LSU Health Sciences Center have found several natural compounds that can reduce tumor development by inhibiting angiogenesis. One of the latest is an extract from the black raspberry. |
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| Osteoporosis: Protect Your Bones How does bone loss occur? Who is most at risk? What can you do to prevent osteoporosis? Find these answers and more in this two-page fact sheet. |
| Food Labels To Include Risky Trans Fat, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use For August 2004) Food manufacturers have until January 1, 2006, to list trans fat on their nutrition labels, but some manufacturers have already started the practice, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Takes Diabetes Month To Heart (Distributed November 2004) Two of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Both women and men are at risk, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Higher-fiber Foods Help Prevent Weight Gain, According To LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, reduced-fat dairy products and whole grains may help control weight, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Cholesterol Treatment Likely To Intensify (Distributed September 2004) Half the male and one-third of the female populations will develop heart disease sometime in their lives, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Trans Fat No Longer Can Be Ignored, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) The health risks of consuming trans fat are so evident that by January 2006 the fat will have to be listed on food labels, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
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