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FDA Nukes Yet Another B.S. Weight Loss Pill…YES!

[ Sometimes I read an article so great I have to forward it to all my readers. This recent post by fitness expert Jon Benson is one of those articles. See if it doesn't help you with your goals. Thanks! ] I took a big, huge, massive sigh of relief today. Finally… the FDA did … Continue reading FDA Nukes Yet Another B.S. Weight Loss Pill…YES!

Survey Finds Many Americans Not Visiting Eye Doctors Due To Cost, Lack Of Insurance

WebMD (5/19, Hendrick) reported, "A large number of people who have problems with their eyesight don't visit eye doctors because of the cost or because they don't have health insurance that covers eye care," according to the May 20 issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. "In a study involving 11,503 adults aged … Continue reading Survey Finds Many Americans Not Visiting Eye Doctors Due To Cost, Lack Of Insurance

SIRT1: Is Your Fat-Burning Gene Turned On?

[ The following article was written by Jon Benson, fitness and fat-loss expert. I trust you'll enjoy it! ] You may have this gene. It may be turned “off” right now… in fact it probably is. There’s a problem with that: This gene helps you melt off bodyfat. It would be pretty nice to turn … Continue reading SIRT1: Is Your Fat-Burning Gene Turned On?

Vegetarian Diet May Lower Risk For Developing Metabolic Syndrome

MedWire (5/18, Withers) reported, "Individuals who consume a vegetarian diet have a lower risk for developing the metabolic syndrome than those who do not," according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care. After examining the diets of some 773 people, researchers found "those adhering to a vegetarian dietary pattern were at a 56% lower … Continue reading Vegetarian Diet May Lower Risk For Developing Metabolic Syndrome

Selenium May Slow Progression Of Eye Problems In Patients With Graves’ Disease

HealthDay (5/18, Gordon) reported, "The trace mineral selenium improves quality of life and slows the progression of eye problems in people with the autoimmune disorder known as Graves' disease," according to a study published in the May 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. For the study, researchers "recruited 159 people with mild Graves' … Continue reading Selenium May Slow Progression Of Eye Problems In Patients With Graves’ Disease