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Social stress level sends body fat to the stomach
Social stress may cause the body to deposit more fat in the abdomen, which increases the risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
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Fish oils may prevent and treat heart disease
A new review shows that the omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish not only prevent cardiovascular disease, but may even help treat it.
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to heart risk factors in kids
Most American youngsters aren't getting enough vitamin D, and that deficiency is associated with an increased incidence of risk factors for cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke, two new studies find.
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Antioxidants abound in cereals, popcorn, whole-grain snacks
Eating a bowl of your favorite cereal every day is a great source of natural antioxidants, new research shows.
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Binge drinking a problem for older adults too
Binge drinking is usually seen as a problem of university college campuses, but many older adults may be overindulging in alcohol as well, a study suggests.
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As waistlines widen, the brains shrink
The obese and overweight have less neurological tissue, study finds. For every excess pound piled on the body, the brain gets a little bit smaller.
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Wider waist boosts asthma risk
Women with extra fat around their waists are more likely to develop asthma, even if they aren't overweight, a new study finds.
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