by PHC Equipo | Feb 7, 2013 | Perspectivas de Salud
Researchers are showing that belly fat is a predictor of a shortened life expectancy in men and women. In a recent study published in the American College of Cardiology Feb. 2013 the following finding were noted, “In patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)...
by PHC Equipo | Feb 6, 2013 | Perspectivas de Salud
When you experience diabetes it seems like you spend a lot of time learning about what not to do and what you cannot eat. Many of the pastas, potatoes and things you may have grown up with have suddenly become not so good for you. It’s important to know what you...
by PHC Equipo | Feb 5, 2013 | Perspectivas de Salud
Did you know there are some simple things you can do to help your heart stay healthy? Here are some suggestions: #1 get a flu shot- This injection cuts your risk for a heart attack by 19% — even more if you get yours between September and early November. The...
by PHC Equipo | Feb 4, 2013 | Perspectivas de Salud
The New England Journal of Medicine recently released findings called Myths, Presumptions and Facts about Obesity. The goal was to review some common myths about obesity and have doctors and nutritionists examined them for factual evidence. Seven myths are addressed...
by PHC Equipo | Feb 2, 2013 | Perspectivas de Salud
The World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines for sodium intake Friday Jan. 31, 2013. The new guidelines suggest that adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium, or 5 grams of salt, and at least 3,510 mg of potassium per day. A person with...
