Meat and dairy tied to higher twin births study says
Long Island obstetrician Gary Steinman reports in Journal of Reproductive Medicine that women who eat meat or dairy are five times more likely to have twins than those on vegan diets. He notes higher complications in multiple births and suggests non meat protein for those planning pregnancy.
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Long Island
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Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Gary Steinman
Fresh vs dried fruit calories and summer foot care tips
Dried fruit packs more calories per cup than fresh fruit due to water loss. One cup fresh grapes has about 60 calories, while raisins exceed 400 calories. half a cup dried fruit equals one cup fresh fruit for nutrients. Also, summer foot care tips advise sandals near pools, sunscreen on feet, and antifungal reminders.
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Usda My Pyramid
Apma.org
Placebo Boosts 5K Pace in Runners Study
Researchers told runners they tested super oxygenated water. In reality tap water improved pace by about 83 seconds over bottled water in three 5 kilometer time trials. Gazette staff and wire reports.
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American Council On Exercise
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Pound for Pound Strength Training Benefits and Myths
Strength training builds muscle that weighs the same as fat but takes less space and boosts metabolism. It helps reduce inches off the waist and hips, aids weight maintenance, and lowers cortisol to curb belly fat. It also strengthens bones and supports overall health.
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Doug Worgul
Knight Ridder
Bobbi Dunn
Center For Health Enhancement
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Dunn
Adding Weights to Your Training Safely
fitness specialist Bobbi Dunn of St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City advises consulting a personal trainer before weights. Start with 2–3 sets weekly, 8–15 reps per exercise by age, and choose weights so last reps are challenging but doable.
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Bobbi Dunn
Center For Health Enhancement
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City
Dunn
Food habits and weight knowledge from a national survey
A national survey for the International Food Information Council Foundation shows Americans know diet affects health but struggle to apply it. It highlights calorie misunderstandings, fats, sugars, and obesity perceptions, with simple fixes and BMI tools at nhlbisupport.com/bmi.
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International Food Information Council Foundation
Food, Beverage
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