To Your Health Newsletter: Why We're Fat and What We Can Do About It - February 26, 2013

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February 26, 2013 - Volume 7, Issue 5

Why We're Fat and What
We Can Do About It

You know you've done it: seen someone morbidly obese and thought to yourself, "Why couldn't they just control themselves?" or stood in the supermarket, comparing people's food choices to their weight, or making myriad other uninformed judgments. Many people have an oversimplified view that it's just a matter of exercising more and eating less. There are a lot of reasons why people gain weight, and you might be surprised by some of the most important ones.

Top 8 Foods for Lifelong Health - Essential Foods to Incorporate Into Your Daily Diet
Are You Stretching the Wrong Way? - Learn the Right Way to Improve Posture and Reduce Injury Risk
Try Meditation for Depression - Why Take Medication When a Natural Alternative Is Available?
The World's Healthiest Habits - Adopt These 5 Healthy Habits From Countries Around the World

Have a Heart: Stop Drinking Soda

It's not enough that soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages have been linked to cavities and weight gain, among other negative health consequences. Now comes a study that suggests high daily intake of soft drinks can elevate your risk of developing coronary heart (artery) disease.

Avoid Back Surgery: See a Chiropractor

What determines whether a patient undergoes spinal surgery? A recent study attempted to answer that question and came up with several variables, perhaps the most interesting of which is the type of health care provider – a surgeon vs. a doctor of chiropractic – the back pain patient sees first.

Baby's Best Friend During Pregnancy

Mothers who take folic acid supplements prior to and early during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of having a child with autism and improve their unborn child's brain health, says new research. It's one of several health benefits attributable to adequate intake of this B vitamin.

Exercise Your Mind

There are now more reasons to exercise, including that it can keep dementia at bay. A new research study found that being physically fit in midlife was strongly associated with a lower risk of dementia in old age. Find out what you can do now to benefit your mind in the future.

Herb Smarts: Saw Palmetto

When consumers demand lower costs for a product and supply is limited, the adulteration of ingredients can become tempting. Saw palmetto products are no exception to this practice, which means it's important to choose the right herbal product to best accomplish your health goals.

This issue features a number of articles you will want to share with your family, friends and co-workers. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to them via e-mail.

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