Greek scientists think that a Greek coffee is one of the reasons the residents of Ikaria live longer From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON, DC, March 19, 2013 – The residents of Ikaria, a Greek island on the Aegean Sea, live significantly longer than most other communities. In a study published […]
Tag Archives: health
April
03
Bee venom may kill HIV
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A toxin found in bee venom may be a new weapon against HIV infection From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, March14, 2013 –A paper published in the current issue of Antiviral Therapy suggests that bee venom may be the next line of defense against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. While […]
March
25
Death by salami: New study finds processed meats may lead to early death
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Large-scale European study reiterates link between processed meats, cancer, and heart disease. But you can still eat chicken! From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, March 11, 2013 – Say it isn’t so! To the woe of all cold cut, bacon, bologna, and prosciutto lovers, yet another study finds that those […]
March
12
Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease, study confirms
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Researchers in Spain find that a diet rich in olive oil and nuts and low in processed foods and red meat can reduce heart attacks and strokes From my column at Communities at The Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 28, 2013 – A new study released Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded […]
March
09
Hearing aids and health insurance: are you covered?
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Probably not. Most health insurance does not cover hearing aids- not even for children From my column at Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON DC, February 27, 2013 – Even though as many as one in five Americans over the age of 12 suffers from some form of hearing loss in one or both ears, the […]
March
08
Cycling to Beat the Blues, Guest post by Evelyn Pearce
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Guest post by Evelyn Pearce How do you feel after a good cycle? If you got on your bike not feeling your best, the chances are that when you get off the saddle you’ll be feeling brighter, more positive and ready to face whatever the rest of the day has to throw at you. It’s […]
February
26
Cycling Your Way to Better Health
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Guest post by Evelyn Pearce Cycling means many different things to different people. It’s an environmentally-friendly mode of transport, a relaxing pastime, a great way to explore a new town, an element of a fitness regime and a competitive sport. Whatever the reason for taking to the saddle, cycling can offer a range of health […]
February
21
Achieving Optimum Nutrition for Cycling
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Guest post by Evelyn Pearce Whether you cycle for fun, use it as a way of keeping active or for transport, eating well for cycling in these instances is just as important as if you were participating competitively. While you don’t need to consume extra food if you are not cycling a distance or for extended periods […]
September
24
Ciclovía: closing major roads on Sundays for bicycle and pedestrian traffic
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities: WASHINGTON, DC, September 22, 2012 – Every Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm, 121 kilometers of main streets and thoroughfares in Bogotá, Colombia–a city of almost 8 million people–are closed to vehicular traffic to allow the city’s residents to bike, jog, roller-skate, skateboard, and stroll. There […]
August
19
How My Bike Changed My Life
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, August 14, 2012 – I never thought I would make this statement but on a day-to-day basis, I would rather do without my car than my bike. Me And My Bike I have never been into exercising or fitness. The only sports I have ever liked are those I […]
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