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Are The Benefits Of Resveratrol A Myth?

Red Wine

Is Resveratrol Dead? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It seems like just a few years ago that the headlines were proclaiming that resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wines, grapes and chocolate, was the latest “super nutrient”. It was going to make you younger, smarter and healthier. You probably knew that all of the claims being […]

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Our Gut Bacteria Are What We Eat

Bacteria

We Grow What We Eat Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The subtitle of this week’s “Health Tips From the Professor” is “We Grow What We Eat”. No, this is not about each of us starting a backyard garden and literally growing what we eat – although that would probably be a good idea for most of […]

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Is Vitamin D Overhyped?

Clouds Obscuring the Sun

Are Clouds Gathering For the Sunshine Vitamin? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We’ve known for years that vitamin D plays an essential role in calcium metabolism and is important for bone health. In fact, the use of vitamin D to prevent and cure rickets is one of the greatest success stories in the field of nutrition. […]

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Do High Protein Diets Cause Cancer?

Animal Protein Foods

How Much Protein Should We Eat? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The recent headlines suggesting that high protein diets may cause cancer, diabetes and premature death in middle aged Americans are downright scary. You are probably asking yourself: “Is this new information?” “Does this apply to me?” “Should I radically change what I eat?” In this […]

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Can Diet Alter Your Genetic Destiny?

Bad Genes

Disease Is Not Inevitable Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Many people seem to have the attitude that if obesity [or cancer, heart disease or diabetes] runs in their family, it is their destiny. They can’t really do anything about it, so why even try? Most of us in the field of nutrition have felt for years […]

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Belly Fat Increases Your Risk Of Dementia

Dementia

Does Belly Fat Make You Dumb? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney In last week’s “Healh Tips From the Professor” I told you that abdominal obesity (otherwise known as “belly fat“) increases your risk of dying from both heart disease and cancer. But you probably knew that already. This week I’m going to tell you about a […]

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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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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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