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Study: Southern diet leads to higher risk for heart disease
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareConsuming a Southern diet can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Published in the journal Circulation, the study investigates the relationship between a Southern diet — often including copious amounts of fried foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, eggs, processed meat, liver and other organ meats — and the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Surf’s up, but stay safe from head injuries
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareHitting the beach is a traditional summer activity. For many this also means hitting the waves with a surfboard. Surfing gained greater recognition in the United States during the 1960s with music and popular films. There are an estimated 2.2 million surfers in the United States. Worldwide, there are now close to 37 million athletes who surf. As with all sports, there is a risk of injury. When injury does occur, the head and neck are areas of vulnerability.
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Sports participation helps athletes score points beyond the field
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessWe've all been made aware of the benefits that participating in sports, or even simply exercising, can bring for our short- and long-term health. But does involvement in athletics result in success that extends beyond health? "Sports have the potential to develop many of the personality characteristics valued in life: determination, perseverance, strong work ethic, cooperation, teamwork, fair play, honesty, and much more," said SHAPE America President Steve Jefferies.
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The surprising connection between healthy living and hearing
Patricia Sarmiento Medical & Allied HealthcareI'm a self-diagnosed health nut. I love reading articles, tweets and blog posts about healthy living. My motto has always been that the more I know, the better I’ll be able to take care of my family. They're all very familiar with the routine. But I have to admit that in all my time worrying about things like heart health and cancer prevention, I overlooked a very important part of wellness — our hearing.
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When the big toe becomes a big problem
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessThe big toe joint. Also known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). It's not something most of us ever really think about. However, if you're someone who suffers from knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain or tight calf muscles, maybe you should be paying a little more attention to it. This is especially true in runners and even those who walk any distance regularly, for exercise or not. So, really, most people.
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Fitness motivation: The real secret to total transformation
Jeff White Sports & FitnessFor many of us, getting in shape is difficult, and staying in shape is even harder. We work so hard to get the results we want, only to lose those gains as soon as we get them. Then there are those who get so frustrated they quit because they think they will never reach their fitness goals. It is estimated a whopping 50 percent of people who start exercising quit within the first six months.
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What’s the driving force behind fitness technology? Millennials
Suzanne Mason Sports & FitnessMany millennials are turning to apps and wearable technology to stay fit. According to a survey by Goldman Sachs, about 25 percent of millennials consider eating right and exercising an important part in maintaining their health, compared to less than 15 percent of Generation X and baby boomers.
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4 business lessons brought to you by DeAndre Jordan
Julie Bernhard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe Dallas Mavericks had laid all their cards on the table. They were going all in — signing DeAndre Jordan was all but set in stone during this year's NBA free-agency period. The Mavs set their sights high and believed acquiring the top center in the free-agent market to be their answer to a lackluster season and short playoff run. A risky move, but everything seemed to be working out after a verbal agreement from the former Clippers player last week.
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Family fitness: Teaching kids a healthy lifestyle begins at home
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessNumerous efforts have been made in the U.S. to improve children's health and fitness through schools in recent years. First lady Michelle Obama has made strides in her efforts to upgrade school lunch menus and improve children's physical activity through the Let's Move! initiative.
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Is the FDA’s trans fat ban really the answer to our obesity epidemic?
Natalie Thomas Food & BeverageThe time has finally come for Americans to wave goodbye to their toxic friend trans fat — a veteran contributor to heart disease in the United States. Trans fat, formed through a manufacturing process of adding hydrogen to vegetable oil, extends the shelf life of our favorite processed foods, along with assisting in taste and texture.
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