Healthy Diet

Does Soy Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence?

The Truth About Soy And Breast Cancer Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve probably heard the warnings: “Soy may increase the risk of breast cancer!” “Women with breast cancer shouldn’t use soy!” The first warning was never true. Numerous clinical studies have shown that consumption of soy protein is associated with a lower risk of developing […]

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Decrease Risk Of Depression In Women?

Do Happy Fish Make Happy Women? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The days are getting shorter, and those shorter days can lead to depression. You may have seen the recent headlines saying “Omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of depression in women”. If you suffer from seasonal depression, should you be stocking up on fish […]

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Is High Protein Your Secret To Successful Weight Loss?

Do High Protein Diets Reduce Fat And Preserve Muscle? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Are high protein diets your secret to healthy weight loss? There are lots of diets out there – high fat, low fat, Paleolithic, blood type, exotic juices, magic pills and potions. But recently, high protein diets are getting a lot of press. […]

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Does Skipping Breakfast Increase Heart Disease Risk

Should You Eat Breakfast Every Day? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Does skipping breakfast actually increase your risk of heart disease? You’ve probably heard the saying “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper”. You’ve probably also heard that skipping breakfast is associated with increased risk of things like: obesity […]

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Use of Sports Supplements by Young Athletes

In recent years, the use of performance enhancing supplements has become an increasingly important issue in the teenage population. The most commonly used supplements among teenagers of all ages were vitamins and minerals, though “ergogenic aids” are used by some teen athletes specifically to enhance performance. Among these aids are substances such as caffeine, creatine, […]

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Cause Prostate Cancer?

Fish Oil

My phone has been ringing off the hook. My email in-box is full. It seems that everyone wants to know if the headlines about omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer are true.

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What We See We Eat

Normally I talk about clinical studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. But, occasionally I come across an article in the popular literature that I just can’t resist sharing with you. The article “Under the Influence” in the May 2011 issue of Nutrition Action is a perfect example. It is an interview with Dr. Brian Wansink, […]

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