Lowering Salt in Your Diet
Everyone needs some salt to function. Also known as sodium chloride, salt helps maintain the body’s balance of fluids. Salt also functions in many foods as a preservative by helping to prevent spoilage and keeping certain foods safe to eat. But nearly all Americans consume more salt than they need, according to the 2005 Dietary [...]
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Calcium and Bone Health
Bones play many roles in the body. They provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles, and store calcium. Adequate calcium consumption and weight bearing physical activity build strong bones, optimizes bone mass, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
For more information on bone health and osteoporosis please visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation.*
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Potassium-Rich Foods Do a Heart Good
And another study confirms power of raw fruits, vegetables to protect against stroke.
WEDNESDAY, March 3 (HealthDay News) — Eating plenty of potassium-rich foods such as leafy greens, potatoes and bananas may reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according to Italian researchers.
The new analysis was based on 10 studies published between 1966 and [...]
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Diabetes Defined
Diabetes means your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because your body needs glucose for energy to keep you going. But too much glucose in the blood isn’t good for your health. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in [...]
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FDA 101: Smoking Cessation Products
Consumer Health Information www.fda.gov/consumer about the potential for using nicotine replacement therapies.
OTC nicotine replacement products are sold under brand names and private labels, and as generic products. They are approved for sale to persons 18 years of age and older.
OTC nicotine replacement products include
• skin patches available as generics known as transdermal nicotine [...]
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