Mediterranean diet linked to longer life and heart health
European studies show seniors following a Mediterranean pattern with moderate wine intake and activity have about half the mortality risk of less healthy peers. A second study finds two years of Mediterranean eating improves weight, blood pressure, insulin, glucose and cholesterol versus a low fat diet.
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Melissa Healy
Los Angeles Times
France
Spain
Netherlands
Italy
Journal of the American Medical Association
Community health event listings for Cedar Rapids area groups
Health oriented programs offered by non profits for heart lung disease care CPR infant child classes and support groups. Venues include Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids St Luke's Hospital Marion Hy Vee Mount Pleasant and the American Red Cross with contact numbers for information and preregistration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ave
Cedar Rapids
American Cancer Society
First Ave
Collins Road
Foundation 2
Second Ave
Mercytown City
Schwartz Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Janis Gues
Mercytowa City
St. Luke's Hospital
American Red Cross
Monticello Community Center
Monticello
Mercy Health
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr. NE
Sediacek
Mercy Medical Center
Helen G. Nassif
Women’s and Children's Health
Healthy Heart
Marion Hy-Vee
Birthplace Classroom
Marron Register
S. Clinton St
Iowa City
Brothers and Sisters Club
Women's and Children’s Health
Mercy
Rockwell Dr
Birthplace
Mercy Medical
Higley Mansion Care Center
17Th St. SE
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
29Th Ave
Marion
Peace Christian Reformed Church
C Ave
Peanut Power Over M&Ms in Diet Choices
A Diet Detective column compares calories and nutrition of peanuts and M&Ms. It notes nuts provide more protein and unsaturated fat, plus fiber and nutrients, aiding fullness, while high calories tempt quick portions. Roasted chestnuts offer a lower fat alternative with shells delaying intake.
Healthy People 2010 Aims at U S Health Goals
The Stamford Advocate notes Healthy People 2010 as a comprehensive federal health initiative guiding Americans toward better diet and physical activity. It highlights government and partner efforts, site navigation, and access to achievements and a partners list.
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Healthypeople.gov
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Dimitrios Trichopoulos
Harvard University
School of Public Health
Alice Lichtenstein
Tufts University
Cardiovascular Nutrition Lab
USA Track & Field
Ephedra
Nets Fitness
USA
Kirkwood Resource Center
Fifth Ave
First United Methodist Church of
Cedar Rapids Area
St. Luke's At
University of Iowa Heart Failure Research Program
M&ms
Charles Stuart Platkin
Thediet Detective.com
Stamford
Healthy People
Linda Lemaire
ABC
Caer
10Th St. SE
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