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July 2006
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His And Hers Weight Control: Same Game, Different Rules
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
Men and women who have fought the battle of the bulge side by side have learned a cruel truth: Men are often able to control their weight with far less effort than women. Still, an involved partner increases your chance for success. EN’s guide to dieting as a duo.
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Garlic Is the Go-to Herb for Health, Whether Raw, Cooked or Supplement
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Taste isn’t the only reason garlic--"the stinking rose"--is beloved. It’s been revered for benefiting conditions ranging from yeast infections and acne to mosquito bites and heart disease. How much is folklore and how much is fact? EN looks at the science behind the clove.
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Take Five: Easy Ingredients That Add Extra Nutrition
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D.
Health experts recommend a diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, along with olive and canola oils. But there are often-overlooked ways to crank up the nutrition (and flavor) of your meals. Find out how five seemingly small ingredients can make a big nutrition difference.
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Reducing Your Risk of a Stroke: The Latest Tips
Stroke may not get the same attention as cancer, heart disease or diabetes, but it’s the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the number one cause of mental and physical impairment. Now, the American Heart Association has come out with some succinct advice for reducing risk.
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Chill Out! Keep Cool This Summer The Non-Dairy Way
By Kitty Broihier, M.S., R.D.
Need a spoonful of something sweet and cool but you don’t “do” dairy? From sorbets and ices to rice-and soy-based products, ice cream alternatives abound. An EN brand-by-brand comparison.
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Let Harvard Quiz You
Ever wonder just how high—or low—your risk is for being diagnosed with cancer? Heart disease? Osteoporosis? You can go a web page at Harvard and find out where you fall on a risk factor scale for each of these diseases.
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Research Roundup
• Vitamin D supplements may reduce inflammation in people with congestive heart failure, say a group of German researchers.
• Eating a magnesium-rich diet may help reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
• Vegetarians weigh significantly less than meat eaters, according to The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
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