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What I’ve Learned from Researching and Writing 250 Healthy Living Blog Posts

What I’ve Learned from Researching and Writing 250 Healthy Living Blog Posts
I published in my book, Choose Better, Live Better – Nine Healthy Choices that Nurture Body, Mind, and Spirit, in 2020. At that time, I believed that I’d identified the key lifestyle choices over which I and you can exert substantial control on a daily basis. Reading and summarizing over a thousand peer-reviewed journal articles…
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Avocados

Avocados
Avocados are widely regarded as healthy food Does science agree? The Haas Avocado Board in California commissioned a study of the nutrient composition of avocados and the potential health effects of those nutrients. Avocados contain a wide variety of nutrients including fiber, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. Two nutrients are especially noteworthy: 1) high abundance of…
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The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure

The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure predicts bad health outcomes Keep Moving and Eat Better to reduce your blood pressure High blood pressure (hypertension) accounts for a substantial fraction of US medical care costs. Plus, high blood pressure predicts increased risk of other bad health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and vascular dementia. The American College of Cardiology…
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Keep Moving and Eat Better Help Diabetics with COVID-19

Keep Moving and Eat Better Help Diabetics with COVID-19
You don’t have to go to the gym Maintain physical activity and limit starchy foods to manage blood sugar Diabetes is the second most prevalent chronic disease in patients needing treatment for COVOD-19. The presence of diabetes predicts greater likelihood of medical interventions and 49 percent higher risk of dying. Unfortunately, recommendations and requirements for…
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