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Make That a Double, Please

Two must read articles on alcohol   World Cancer Research Fund International publishes global research which finds strong evidence that consuming approximately three or more alcoholic drinks a day causes liver cancer. Read More…>     Powdered alcohol or “Palcohol” is on its way to a store near you. If you have never considered alcohol […]

Greatly Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Dropping red meat, and sticking to a plant-based diet that incorporates fish may be the key to preventing colorectal (colon and rectum) cancers, according to a seven-year study published Monday. Read More..>

Short & Sweet

If sugar is so bad for you then… Why does your body break down muscle to make more sugar, when your blood sugar is low? Why do your kidneys work so hard to keep 100% of the blood sugar from escaping? Why do your brain and red blood cells use only sugar for energy? Why […]

Napping reverses health effects of poor sleep

short nap can help relieve stress and bolster the immune systems of men who slept only two hours the previous night, according to a new study. Read More..>

Largest Genetic Blueprint of Obesity Revealed

Scientists have uncovered more than 90 new gene regions that could help explain why some people are more likely to put on weight than others Read More..>

Planning on Surgery Soon? Do ‘Prehab’ First

People are often told to follow a rehabilitation program following surgery to speed recovery. But starting weeks before going under the knife might help them regain function even faster. Read More..>

Many herbal supplements aren’t what the label says

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Tuesday he has sent letters to the four major store chains involved – GNC, Target, Walmart and Walgreens – demanding that they immediately stop selling adulterated or mislabeled dietary supplements. Read More..>

Be prepared –> Be in-control

Be prepared ?? be in-control ?? Visit: www.atplsm.com ?? #fitness #fit #nutrition #weight_loss #diet #health #exercise #lifestyle A photo posted by ATP Lifestyle Modification (@atp_lsm) on Jan 21, 2015 at 5:24am PST

‘Lifestyle’ diseases kill 16 mn prematurely

Diseases linked to lifestyle choices, including diabetes and some cancers, kill 16 million people prematurely each year, the World Health Organization said Monday, urging action to stop the “slow-moving public health disaster”. Read More..>