Walking Paths app boosts easy access to 2500 routes nationwide
The American Heart Association launches a free Walking Paths app for GPS enabled Android devices with a future release for iPhone and iPad on May 1. Users can locate tag and like designated routes or save favorites using GPS while walking.
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Americans Embrace Health Foods With Mixed Evidence
Researchers warn that the belief more is better for health foods can mislead. The passage notes nuts red wine dark chocolate and coffee as popular but cautions about overdoing these items.
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Leslie Barker Garcia
Dallas Morning News
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Amy Goodson
Texas Health
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Experts urge moderation in health claims about chocolate and drinks
UT Dallas and UT Southwestern nutritionists warn against overdoing any health trend. They cite studies on nuts coffee and dark chocolate noting benefits come with calorie limits and the need for a balanced diet.
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Amanda Smith
University of Texas At Dallas
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Goodson
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Lona Sandon
UT Southwestern
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Nutrition Action
Iowa
National Institutes of Health
Waist measurement landmarks and visceral fat risks
Doctors use the superior iliac crest line to gauge visceral fat while dressmakers favor the bellybutton for practicality. Waist under 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men indicates lower visceral fat and healthier risk levels. Pulsatile tinnitus may signal artery issues and should be checked by a doctor.
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