Tag Archives: cancer

August 26, 2009

Alcohol Types Other Than Wine Increase Risk of Cancer in Men

Researchers recently reported that Canadian men who are regular alcohol drinkers – on a daily or weekly basis – have a higher risk of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, lung, and prostate. The more men drink, the greater the risk. … Continue reading →

Adverse Health Effects of Obesity

As a physician, I see many illnesses and conditions that are caused or aggravated by overweight and obesity. Both terms refer to excess body fat; obesity is a greater degree of fat. Body mass index (BMI) is used to define … Continue reading →

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Filed under Overweight and Obesity

Tagged as adverse health effects of obesity, BMI, body mass index, cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity-related diseases, type 2 diabetes

June 13, 2009

Health Benefits of Nuts

I frequently check in at CalorieLab for up-to-date nutrition news. Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., was a guest contributor there March 14, 2009, writing about the potential health benefits of nuts. I was aware of the cardiovascular benefits; she taught me … Continue reading →

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Filed under Health Benefits, Mediterranean Diet

Tagged as CalorieLab, cancer, health benefits of nuts, Karen Collins, Mediterranean Diet, metabolic syndrome, nuts, sudden cardiac death