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Studies show that bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy By Jay Walljasper Cross-posted from PeopleForBikes Richard Masoner It’s always a pleasure when scientific studies confirm your own lo… Started by Steph S.	8	Apr 8, 2013 Reply by Steph S.
Refined salt connected to autoimmune disease Scientists Officially Link Processed Foods To Autoimmune Disease Refined salt, i.e. pure NaCl instead of sea salt, may be making our immune… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	1	Apr 8, 2013 Reply by Grinning Cat
Free range chickens and eggs - NOT Poultry Myths and Scams A poultry farmer, Robert Plamondon, warns that eggs and chickens labeled free range are just disguised factory farm… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	0	Mar 31, 2013
Just a little food can switch metabilism -in worms You Are What You Eat -- Even the Littlest Bites: Dietary Influences Tied to Changes in Gene Expression This research on C. elegans roundwor… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	0	Mar 31, 2013
The "bad" gut bacterium Helicobacter pylori may help control diabetes and the immune system See http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130210/Virginia-Tech-researchers-reveal-how-bad-gut-bacteria-may-help-control-diabetes.aspx H. pylor… Started by Luara	0	Mar 29, 2013
Eat fiber, reduce stroke risk New research says that a 7% increase in daily fiber results in a 7% reduction of stroke risk. Extra Fiber for Stroke Protection ... each 7-… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	0	Mar 29, 2013
New Way to Lose Weight? Changing Microbes in Guts of Mice Resulted in Rapid Weight Loss Mar. 27, 2013 — Scientists at Harvard may have new hope for anyone who's tried to fight the battle of the bulge. New research, conducted i… Started by Steph S.	4	Mar 29, 2013 Reply by Luara
High protein breakfast curbs cravings Protein-Rich Breakfasts Prevent Unhealthy Snacking in the Evening, Study Finds Eating at least 35 g of protein for breakfast means you'll f… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	1	Mar 28, 2013 Reply by Idaho Spud
Coffee and tea damage DNA? Cancer Biologists Find DNA-Damaging Toxins in Common Plant-Based Foods Liquid smoke flavoring, Coffee and both green and black tea activate… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	0	Mar 28, 2013
Gender differences in disease You're a woman experiencing nausea and lower abdominal pain. What sickness are you likely to have? A. ulcerative colitis B. stomach ulcer C… Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner	0	Mar 25, 2013