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Multivitamin Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality

Can A Multivitamin A Day Keep Breast Cancer At Bay? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Multivitamin Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality” and are wondering if they could possibly be true. After all, wasn’t it just a short time ago that the headlines said “Multivitamin supplements have no effect on breast […]

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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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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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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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Is There Really Such a Thing as “Positive Stress”?

Thumbnail image Is There Really Such a Thing as “Positive Stress”?

Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? When the going gets tough, the optimists among you can take heart—new research that has found that viewing stress positively can be of benefit to both the mind and body. When the brain perceives stress (either physical or psychological), it reacts by releasing cortisol, adrenaline and […]

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A Big Fat Problem With Testosterone

While millions of American women are on a diet at any one time, many men just ignore those extra pounds. Things like heart disease, cancer and diabetes seem to be much more distant threats to us. The male ego also allows us to stand in front of a mirror, pot belly and all, and visualize […]

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Put Down That Soda!

For today’s “Health Tip” I’m going to paraphrase a quote from your some of your favorite action flicks: “Put down that soda and back away and nobody gets hurt.” You see, the news about sodas keeps getting worse and worse! You’ve already heard that soda consumption leads to weight gain, pre-diabetes and possibly even diabetes […]

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Are “zero calorie” foods making you fat?

That question might seem like a no-brainer. Eating calorie-free foods rather than foods that contain calories has to be helpful in keeping your weight under control. Right? Maybe not. Let’s investigate that question by looking at calorie-free soft drinks. What does the evidence actually show? Between the years 1987 and 2000 the number of people […]

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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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