Mon, 13 February 2006
New HRT research; HRT may be good; Positive impact of HRT on wrinkles; The Freshman 15; and Link between weight and suicide
We discuss the Journal of Women’s Health (Vol 15, Number 1; 2006) article on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The findings suggest HRT may be good again, at least if used correctly. We also discuss how HRT may play a role in preventing wrinkles.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released new findings highlighting how many of the nation’s leading hospitals serve foods that are laden in trans fats, especially french fries. We’ll discuss the findings and talk about some facilities that have worked to limit trans fats in their recipes.
Is there really such a thing as the “freshman 15?? We’ll talk about the results of a study to be published in the Journal of American College Health this spring.
And, is there any link between weight and the risk of suicide? At least in Sweden, the answer appears to be yes.
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Mon, 13 February 2006
Lowfat diets; Benefits of increasing lean protein; CVD in Women - Women’s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation; Statin drugs & AMD
Does eating a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet increase the risk of obesity? Whatâ??s being hailed as a â??landmarkâ?? study in the Journal of the American Medical Association apparently offers the answer.
Weâ??ll also explore why slightly increasing your lean protein intake may offer positive benefits, including weight loss.
February is Heart Month. More women die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the next five causes of death combined, including all cancers. Weâ??ll talk about WISE â?? Womenâ??s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation -- published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and the studyâ??s findings on how to identify CVD in women.
And how the statin drugs used to lower cholesterol may slightly increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration according to the January issue from the Archives of Ophthalmology.
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