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The virtues of vitamin E: new research trumpets antioxidant's benefits

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Vitamin E is considered to be a factor in reducing atherosclerosis. Twelve men with normal health were given 800 units daily for 12 weeks. Their LDL cholesterol oxidation process was reduced by 50%. Research was done at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Author: Gutfield, Greg
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
Research, Cholesterol, LDL, VLDL cholesterol lipoproteins, Vitamin E, Oxidation-reduction reaction, Oxidation-reduction reactions

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Green relief: can magnesium-rich foods help reduce asthma risk?

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Research indicates that a diet high in magnesium may help reduce the risk of asthma. Foods rich in magnesium include wheat bran, wheat germ, whole wheat grains and dark green vegetables. The intake of 400 milligrams of magnesium each day is recommended.

Author: Gutfield, Greg
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Asthma, Diet therapy, Magnesium in the body, Magnesium (Nutrient)

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Burn off the holiday fat

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Smokers tend to relax after a satisfying meal by lighting up cigarettes and allowing those extra calories to set in. It is healthier to take a relaxing walk after the meal to increase the metabolic rate for calorie burning.

Author: Gutfield, Greg
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Smoking, Metabolic regulation, Walking

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