The heart-healthy benefits of walnuts

Dec, Sun 11th, 2005 Posted in : Healthy Eating, Observer Archive By : 0 Comments

Whilst we are often encouraged to have concern for our cholesterol levels, it is seldom mentioned that one of the two main forms of cholesterol – known as ‘high density lipoprotein’ (HDL) cholesterol’- is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease consequences such as heart attacks and stroke. Also, while cholesterol reduction with commonly-used [...]

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The role that sugar may play in increasing cancer risk

Dec, Sun 4th, 2005 Posted in : Specific conditions, Unhealthy Eating!, Women's Health By : 0 Comments

Recent times have seen breast cancer making its way up the political agenda, and awareness of this condition and the coffers of breast cancer charities have been augmented through fund-raising activities such as sponsored moonlit walks and the sale of pink ribbons and wristbands. On a recent trip to the United States I discovered that [...]

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