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...stored as fat. Some fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains, on the other hand, are also carbs, but they are complex ones that break down slowly and are rich in vitamins, minerals and especially fiber. A diet rich in fiber can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease...
...School of Public Health: "Diets rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, found in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains, have been shown in a wide array of studies," says Katz, taking a deep breath, "to be associated with longevity, lasting weight control, reduced risk of cancer, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced risk of diabetes, reduced risk of gastrointestinal disorders and overall health promotion. In other words, the notion of cutting carbs is a step in the opposite direction from everything we know about healthful eating...
...long shot. Some 13 million Americans suffer from COPD, nearly 40 times as many as have lung cancer. In fact, this "other" lung disease--a condition that includes more familiar illnesses such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema--is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., after cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and stroke. The number of deaths due to COPD has nearly doubled over the past two decades, and the most dramatic increase has occurred in women. In 2000, for the first time, COPD killed more females than males. By 2020, it may be the third leading cause...
...Division I and Ivy League standards but that it lacks many of the weight and training machines that are available at the MAC. And the facility is anything but uncrowded as the large number of varsity sports at Harvard necessitates that several teams share the facility at once. Additionally, cardiovascular equipment for varsity athletes does not consist of rows of unused treadmills but rather a few exercise bikes that lack the nifty digital displays of those...
...first report of tea affecting the immune system," says Dr. Jack Bukowski, a rheumatologist and co-author of the study. But it's hardly the first health benefit attributed to tea. Over the years, credible claims have been made that tea may help protect against various forms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The Brigham and Women's study looked at the effects of black tea on 11 healthy nontea drinkers and compared them with 10 healthy people who began drinking coffee. The researchers found that drinking 600 ml of tea every...