Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
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Shedding Pesky Pounds
Green tea enables you to burn more calories while your body is at rest.
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Sow a Seed of Health
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in 2003. Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about flaxseed and its health benefits. Is it really as good for us as they say, and what form is best? T.C., Amarillo, Texas Answer: The interest and popularity of flaxseed has skyrocketed in the last few years. It has become …
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Got Milk (and More)?
Next time you consider your calcium needs, think beyond one type. You need four.
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Nature’s Sunglasses
Certain antioxidants protect sensitive eye tissue from harmful sunlight.
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The Diabetes Epidemic
The disease's explosive growth has public-health experts concerned.
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The Vitamin E Debate
A new study claims that vitamin E can be harmful at certain dose levels.
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Beating Heart Disease Takes Eating Discretion
Question: I have borderline high cholesterol. I don’t need medications yet, but I’m afraid I will later. Is it enough just to avoid certain foods? C.B., Long Island, New York Answer: First of all, you’re right to restrict your intake of foods that are high in cholesterol. You also need to limit your consumption of …
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Help for When It Hurts
The presence of prolonged pain can change a person's outlook on life.
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Calm the Java Jitters
Avoid caffeine in large amounts. Herbal equivalents are purer.
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Sharpen Your Mind
Gingko biloba has been shown to protect brain cells from damage.
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Get Defensive!
Frequent bouts with viruses and infections may mean your immune system is out of balance.
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Avoiding Alzheimer’s
One in 10 people over the age of 65 currently have Alzheimer's disease.
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Eat More Fish!
By taking fish oil daily you can lower your risk of heart disease by 50 percent.
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Heart Disease in Women
Research suggests that boosting bone density may also prevent heart disease.
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Vitamin E and Cancer
Getting lots of vitamin E may cut by half the risk for certain cancers.
