HEALTH BYTES

The Zen of Science: July/August 2006

The Zen of Science: May/June 2006

The Zen of Science: March/April 2006

The Zen of Science: January 2006

The Zen of Science: November 2005

The Zen of Science: September 2005

The Zen of Science: July 2005

The Zen of Science: May 2005

The Zen of Science: March 2005

The Zen of Science: January 2005

The Zen of Science: November 2004

Oats help fight plaque in arteries
Cherries relieve arthritis symptoms
Low folate levels linked to depression
Tooth whiteners may be linked to oral cancer
Dietary antioxidants protect better than supplements

The Zen of Science: September 2004

	Selenium lowers risk of prostate cancer
	Walnuts help protect the heart
	Carb-related drop in "good" cholesterol is okay
	Chocolate helps protect the arteries

The Zen of Science: July 2004

	Buckwheat helps control diabetes
	Tai chi boosts immunity
	Vegetarians may have B-12 deficiency
	Olive oil and sage cut lung cancer risk
	Fish oil lowers stress hormones
	Drinking water not necessary
	Mixed tocopherols inhibit blood clotting

The Zen of Science: May 2004

	Vitamin D may reduce arthritis risk
	Coffee can lower risk of diabetes
	Plastics may cause premature puberty

The Zen of Science: March 2004

	B12 boosts antidepressant success
	Antioxidants may reduce HPV infection
	Cinnamon may help treat diabetes
	Overeating can increase colon cancer risk
	Experts urge updating food labels

The Zen of Science: Nurses

	New food pyramid may include fewer carbs
	Tea lowers harmful cholesterol
	Americans finally losing weight
	Fructose and fat may worsen IBS

The Zen of Science: Misery knows no boundaries

	Stress makes breakouts worse
	Fish may cut Alzheimer's risk
	Low "good" cholesterol increases risk of heart disease
	B-vitamin problems may cause depression

The Zen of Science: What's lost in the blender

	Celiac disease is more common than thought
	New coffee plants have less kick
	High fiber diet cuts bowel cancer risk
	Type As have lower quality of life

The Zen of Science: What's a joint like that doing on a fellow like you?

	Exercise better than Viagra
	Infant massage helps promote sleep
	TV increases risk of obesity and diabetes

The Zen of Science: On the importance of being prudent

	Marijuana-like meds ease anxiety
	Bedtime bottle feeding may raise asthma risk
	Mountain biking may reduce male fertility
	Organic food may have more anti-cancer compounds
	High calorie diet may increase prostate cancer risk

	High-carb diet can drop pounds in breastfeeding Moms
	Coffee may lower gallstone risk
	Non-dairy cheese may cut cholesterol
	Mom's PCB exposure may affect kid's mental health
	Age, gender impact homocysteine's heart-attack risk

The Zen of Science: Talk Like A Doctor

	Modest wine drinking reduces heart attack risk
	Vegetable oils may cut risk of stroke
	Black raspberries help fight colon cancer
	Tea may benefit heart attack patients
	Exercise can lessen some smoking damage
	Lemons for birth control, AIDS protection

The Zen of Science: On being fat

	Antioxidants may reduce risk of Alzheimer's
	Vitamin C reduces risk of preeclampsia
	Vitamins may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk
	Blueberries can keep the brain sharp
	Whole grains may reduce diabetes risk

The Zen of Science:
Why it's easier to check into a hotel than a hospital

Vegetable oils help lower cholesterol

Baby formula may increase obesity hormone levels

Eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease

Fat affects calcium absorption

The Zen of Science: The philosophy of science

	Vitamin C, carotenoids reduces women¹s cataract risk
	Yoga to treat asthma?
	Low seafood consumption increases pregnancy risks
	Green tea may treat skin cancer
	Acupuncture may treat cocaine addiction

The Zen of Science: How Doctors Got This Way

Ginger may ease osteoarthritis knee pain

Smoking can slow conception

Eggs may lower cholesterol

Coffee can ease headaches

Stress reduction controls diabetes

Ginger may ease osteoarthritis knee pain

Smoking can slow conception

Eggs may lower cholesterol

Coffee can ease headaches

Stress reduction controls diabetes

The Zen of Science: Collective post-traumatic stress disorder

Cooked carrots yield more antioxidants

Citrus reduces the risk of heart disease

Quitting coffee may lower cholesterol

Pecans can decrease cholesterol

Pigging out can be dangerous

Teen health can signal later heart disease

The Zen of Science: What to do after you've figured out you're not gonna live forever

High-fiber diet dramatically reduces cholesterol
Exercising for the mind
Tuna can boost eyesight
Immunity is affected by stress
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented
New cholesterol guidelines issued
Fruits may prevent lung disease
Honey helps heals chronic wounds

The Zen of Science: Ritual healing, healing ritual

FDA allows vitamin B heart disease health claim
Grape seeds: Powerful antioxidants
An apple a day
Salt sensitivity could increase risk of heart disease
Fruits and veggies supply less vitamin A
Breast-feeding may prevent obesity in kids
Low-salt, low-fat diet can lower blood pressure
Calcium can reduce colon tumors
Whole grains reduce diabetes risk
Good bacteria can reduce ear infections

Air pollution slows lung function growth in children
Benefits of fish oil, exercise cancel each other
Apple phytochemicals fight cancer
Vitamins C and E protect against mental decline
Dying and meaning
Attitude affects GI health

Complementary therapies help surgery patients
Losing weight reduces risk of diabetes
Fat consumption affects calcium absorption
Fiber may not prevent colon cancer
Oats boost women's health
Iron deficiency can reduce test scores
Ginseng may help cystic fibrosis
Stop shaking to lower blood pressure
Fiber reduces cholesterol levels

The Zen of Science
Chocolate: sweet romance or tragic love affair?

Vegan diet cuts prostate cancer risk
Supplements may calm kids
L-arginine and exercise benefit heart patients
Ginkgo biloba helps fight artery blockage
"Mystery" vitamin gives bones a boost
Healthy oils for better eyesight

Breast cancer patients secretly seek alternatives

B12 supplements are better than meat

Hormone treatment increases breast cancer risk

Vitamin E's heart protective benefits questioned

Vitamins C and E protect the brain

Eat less salt for healthy eyes

Choose energy bars carefully

Seniors: Get moving for heart health

Soy makes heart sense

DHEA boosts mood and sex drive

Broccoli, not tomatoes, cuts cancer risk

Green tea as diet aid?

Get moving to prevent gallstones

Eat meat for muscles
Butter may be okay after all
Olive oil and veggies cut arthritis risk
Eat vegan to improve blood sugar
Go nuts for heart health
A line on fish
The soy of sex
Health insurance
Remember your olive oil
Scrambled news on eggs
Health notes
Clean up for health

Healing prayer
BGH outta there
A pain in the...
Safe eating
Bottled water purity
RX for docs: Yoga
Writing for health
Relief for CFS

How sweet it is
Pros and cons of sunscreens
Food trends
Lose the walker
Nuts to you
Soy good!
Current risks
Popular spuds
Herbs and drugs
Calcium and PMS
Breast cancer and pesticides
HRT and heart disease

Reach out for health
Help for Montezuma’s revenge
..And help for local visitors.
Married and healthy
Water and cavities
Menopause: A disease?

Off-road means safer biking
Cold season ain’t over yet...
And more about colds
Calcium and PMS
Teen sex, uh, we mean sports
Safe take-out
Vitamins and sunburn
Alzheimier’s and exercise
TV and kids—again
Breathing better with antioxidant
Smart move to alternatives
Spock, veggies and kids

Pacifiers and ear infections
High heels and health
Friends: The right drug
Have you had your D today?
Take a multi
Beware of prescriptions

Snore no more
Eggs eggsamined
Walk on
Meditate for life
Keep it clean
Vitamin C update
Love that chocolate
Getting ready for fall

Taking care of your M.D.

Homeopathy in the news

Just say no to headaches

Bones and supplements

Green tea and cancer

Computer health

Stress and infertility

Healthy food in the friendly skies

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Teen vegetarians
Hydrating newborns
Got D?
Salty childhood?
Saving $ the vitamin way
The best fruits
Water in the woods

T’is the season
Order in the home
Medical booboos
More than a suggestion
Oy, what a headache
Colds - and warmth
Cancer risk reduction
Drugs and depression
Just say no to antibiotics
Avoiding indoor pollution
Dressing down
Altitude and SCUBA
CU hospital food rates high
MSG exposed
It’s soy good!
Take some exercise & call me in the morning
And further more..
Your knees and you
New circumcision doubts

Feel better about yourself
The American way of eating
What were we telling you?
Older and healthier
Eating habits and Medicare
Avoiding allergies
Zinc and colds
When a bad illness is good
Rolfing and repetitive stress
To life!
Diabetes and diet
What a headache
Hearing loss and noise
Nutrition and alcohol
Eye safety at home
Is it just your magnetic personality?
Mercury update
From their mouth to their ears
Let Your fingers do the walking