Abdominal Fat Shortens Your Lifespan

Belly Fat

Your Belly Fat Could Be Killing You Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve probably already heard about the dangers of abdominal obesity (otherwise known as “belly fat“). You’ve probably heard that it increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. But did you know that your belly fat could be killing you? And, the […]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids And Brain Health

Brain Health

Is it How Much You Eat, or How Much You Keep? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Why do some studies conclude that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a strong mind, a strong heart and will wipe out inflammation – while other studies suggest that they are ineffective? The simple answer is that nobody really knows. […]

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Are Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Right For You?

Do statins really work

Do Statins Really Work? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Statins – those ubiquitous drugs used to lower cholesterol levels – are big business! Over 20 million Americans are currently being treated with statin drugs at a cost that runs into billions of dollars every year. And cardiologists have just recommended that another 20 million Americans consider […]

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Should GMO Labeling Be Required For All Food Ingredients?

Non-GMO

When Is GMO Not GMO? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney I’m probably going to get lots of hate mail for this week’s “Health Tips from the Professor” because I’m finally going to tackle the GMO controversy. You see, the GMO controversy is very much like Washington politics. On one side of the aisle, you have the […]

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Are Fat Burning Sports Supplements Safe?

It’s Buyer Beware in the Sports Supplement Market  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney For many athletes it’s all about being bigger, faster, stronger. That’s what makes the fat burning sports supplements so appealing. If you believe the ads, they will burn fat, increase muscle mass and give you an energy boost. But, are fat burning sports […]

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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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Are Dietary Polyphenols Associated With Longevity?

Are Polyphenols The Fountain of Youth? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  You’ve probably heard that resveratrol and other polyphenols in red wine can help mice live longer. But what about us? Are dietary polyphenols associated with longevity in humans? Until recently nobody knew the answer to that question. However, a recent study (Zamora-Ros et al, J. […]

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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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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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Do Statins Decrease Or Increase The Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease?

The Fine Print Behind The Misleading Headline Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney I hadn’t paid much attention to the headlines saying “Statin Use May Decrease Parkinson’s Risk” until the other day when I happened to glance a couple of lines below the headline and spotted a statement saying “Study Shows That Discontinuation of Statin Therapy Increases […]

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