Archive for May, 2011
Eat, Play, Love
TEN SIMPLE WAYS PARENTS CAN EAT, PLAY, LOVE TO RAISE HEALTHY EATERS Focus more on HOW to feed kids versus WHAT to feed kids. Adopt a feeding strategy, and use Ellyn Satter’s “Division of Responsibility in Feeding Model,” in which parents decide the “what, when and where” of feeding and children decide “whether” and “how [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s for Dinner?
Looking for a way to use up some mismatched pantry ingredients while still coming up with an edible dinner? Try any of these new free online services for quick meal ideas. The purpose of the services is to take the ingredients you provide and to come up with a list of main dish options using [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Free & Low-Cost Health Services!
Could you or someone you know benefit from a free or low-cost health service? If the answer is yes and you live in/around the Bay Area, call Diablo Clinical Research today to set up your appointment. No study participation is necessary, this is just our way of giving back to the community. All of the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Eat This for Potential Weight Loss!
Can certain foods (or food groups) really burn calories instead of adding them? Well, no. But certain foods can aid in suppressing your appetite (make you full faster) so you eat less. And when you eat fewer calories, weight loss is more likely to happen (given the rest of your diet is healthy and you’re [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Free & Low-Cost Health Services!
Could you or someone you know benefit from a free or low-cost health service? If the answer is yes and you live in/around the Bay Area, call Diablo Clinical Research today to set up your appointment. No study participation is necessary, this is just our way of giving back to the community. All of the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cut Candy for Fewer Calories
Looking for a way to stop your mindless snacking? Try cutting your snacks into smaller pieces. New research released by the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that people were less likely to eat as much of a snack if it was split into smaller pieces, especially if they were completing a task while [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Diabetes Study Opportunity!
Diablo Clinical Research is currently recruiting diabetics w/ uncontrolled blood glucose levels. Call 925-930-7267 and ask for a recruiter to see if you qualify for study treatments & tests at no cost! Related articles Diabetes Research Opportunity! (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com) Diabetes Study Opportunity! (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com) Diabetes Study Opportunity (diabloclinicalresearch.wordpress.com)
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
Did you know that reducing your blood pressure to a normal range (120/80) can decrease your risk of a heart attack by up to 40%? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, in the U.S. Hypertension increases the risk for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Flavonoids Linked to Improved BMD
Did you know that consuming dietary flavonoids may improve bone health in perimenopausal women? New research from the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows a positive association between bone mineral density (BMD) and consumption of flavonoids, particularly catechins. Do you get enough flavonoids in your diet? Primarily found in fruits and veggies, these polyphenols (antioxidants) [...]
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