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Instead of just giving Americans a list of healthy food choices, the federal government takes a stab at showing us what not to eat. Get the facts here.
To establish the efficacy and safety of a new diabetes treatment under development, Accelovance is seeking people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to take part in a clinical study.
Patients included in the trial will receive regular health checks and medical testing, access to free trial medication and blood glucose testing equipment as well as compensation for their time and travel.
To join the trial you must be:
• over the age of 50
• have type 2 diabetes and heart disease
• able to attend 17 clinic visits and answer 9 phone contacts over a three-year period
For more information with no obligation, please call the diabetes study team:
Accelovance
(619)-291-2845
mpeek@accelovance.com
5920 Friars Road, Suite 200
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Granted, some individuals have come up with their own or "customized" diet, which works well for them, and that is great.

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As always, never stop or start any prescription or non-prescription medication without consulting your doctor.
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Nonetheless, the majority of adults still need to increase the amount of exercise they get each week in order to meet federal health guidelines. Nearly a third of American adults still get no exercise at all.
What activity are you doing to stay heart healthy?
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I think exercise helps EVERYTHING! What do you think?
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New research may change some of that thinking. Click the link above to learn more -
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A new study shows that people with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly those found in fish, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are more likely to have memory problems. Researchers say the results suggest diets lacking in omega-3 fatty acids may cause the brain to age faster.
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Click the link above to read more information on a new study about inherited heart problems.
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My primary care doctor has been doing this for years.
People whose systolic blood pressure, the upper number in their reading, is different in their left and right arms may be suffering from a vascular disease that could increase their risk of death, British researchers report...,,
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Do you know your risk factors?
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A Salt and Battery
Do you read studies and make lifestyle changes recommended for heart health? How do you decide what is right for YOUR ticker?
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In a small study of 16 patients, cardiac stem cells improved heart function and reduced the amount of tissue damage in patients with heart failure, a disabling and lethal condition caused by the death of heart muscle tissue. "If this is confirmed in further studies, it could offer an entirely new option and a potential cure for......View Thread
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New Research Calls Salt Guidelines Into Question
Study Suggests Reducing Sodium May Increase Unhealthy Blood Fats; Critics Say Study Is Flawed
My husband has high cholesterol and high blood pressure so I keep an eye on sodium. Now I just need him to embrace a little cardio every day
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Study Shows Hot Flashes in Menopause May Predict High Cholesterol
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