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Antidepressants and Osteoporosis – Nevada City CA Taking antidepressants in Nevada City CA decreases your bone mass, researchers say. You may recall an article I wrote several months ago showing that depression itself contributes to osteoporosis. At that time researchers proposed that prescribing a class of antidepressants called SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as…

Exercise and Metabolism – Nevada City CA Exercise in Nevada City CA helps you to adapt your metabolism to the foods you are eating. New research shows that after a high-fat diet, a person who regularly exercises is able to “shift metabolic gears” and burn more fat, whereas a non-exerciser will store the fat and…

Glucosamine for Discs – Nevada City CA Many studies have demonstrated how effective glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (GS and CS) can be for arthritis in Nevada City CA. A new paper shows that long-term use of GS and CS may actually repair degenerated discs in the spine. Spinal discs lie between your vertebrae–they provide your…

Nevada City CA Bugs and Antioxidants Healthy Bacteria in Nevada City CA Bacteria used to ferment dairy products increases antioxidant activity, researchers say. Those of you who follow my blog know that undenatured whey protein (from milk) is one of the best ways to increase your antioxidant status in Nevada City CA. Researchers reporting in…

Nevada City CA Breastfeeding Reduces Diabetes Breastfeeding Benefits in Nevada City CA Infants who are breastfed have a 39% less chance of developing type 2 diabetes than formula fed babies, researchers say. The host of benefits in Nevada City CA for breastfed babies in undeniable–and continually growing. If at all possible, breast feed your baby.…

French Fries and Cancer in Nevada City CA Junk Food is Junk in Nevada City CA Each additional serving of French fries in Nevada City CA that a female preschooler consumes per week increases her chance of developing breast cancer by 27%, researchers say. This is not as surprising as you might think. French fries…