by Nora Genet | Sep 22, 2017 | Blogs
Eating Animal Proteins Increases the Risk for Type 2 Diabetes You probably know that being overweight and obese can elevate the risk for type 2 diabetes. The types of specific foods you eat also affect your health. Did you know that eating meat increases your risk of...
by Nora Genet | Sep 14, 2017 | Blogs
A billion-dollar worth of statin drugs are sold annually as cholesterol-lowering medications. Statins work by inhibiting cholesterol-producing enzymes in the liver. Statin drugs like Lipitor, Zocor, and Crestor are prescribed like candy in the United States. According...
by Nora Genet | Sep 6, 2017 | Blogs
Our thyroid gland is the butterfly-shaped endocrine gland found in the lower front of the neck, below the Adam’s apple, close to the windpipe. It plays a role in creating hormones that regulate bodily functions such as metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and...
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