Published March 18, 2009

The “health” drink that increases your risk of diabetes by 31%

You may have seen some TV commercials lately about high fructose corn syrup. These commercials have one purpose — convince you that this product is safe. Apparently, our voice was gaining so much strength against the syrup that the industry had to go on the offensive. But is their product really safe?

A couple of studies say “no.”

In the first study, researchers followed 443,960 African-American women. They found that the incidence of type-2 diabetes was higher among those who drank both sugar sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks. Consuming just two soft drinks per day causes a 24% increase in risk for type-2 diabetes. And consuming just two fruit drinks per day increases your risk by 31%. Why are fruit drinks worse? Another study will show you.

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Published March 13, 2009

Why osteoporosis is now a risk factor for heart attack

If you have osteoporosis, you could have an increased risk of having a heart attack. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to fix both problems.

New research shows the connection between osteoporosis and heart disease. It’s through high levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a well-known risk factor for vascular disease. But homocysteine also contributes to hip fractures in women. Those with homocysteine levels over 15 muM, compared to less than 9.0, have a dramatic 21% increased risk of hip fracture.

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Published March 12, 2009

Get rid of irritable bowel syndrome by eating something most people throw away

Most people who have irritable bowel syndrome are still looking for a solution. Their doctor may prescribe drugs for it. But these treat the symptoms, not the cause. And most supplements do the same thing. But I’ve got some good news for you — I have a cure.

It comes from one of my favorite foods — the artichoke. But it’s not the part you eat. It’s the leaf.

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