Supporting Articles

North Karelia Project - by Pekka Puska, MD - Acutely aware that residents in the North Karelia area of Finland had risk of heart disease twice as high as the rest of Finland, Dr. Pekka Puska began stressing dieting change, smoking cessation, and exercise as way to combat heart disease. This 25-year project is highly successful and has been expanded to include preventable diseases such as cancer and diabetes.  more

Lifestyle Changes Reverse Coronary Heart Disease - by Dean Ornish, MD - Dean Ornish proved by scientific methods that heart disease could be reversed.  This means that it can be prevented as well.  The first study clearly demonstrating that diet and physical activity can be as effective as any medical or pharmaceutical intervention - for most people. more

The JNC 7 Report - This report outlines new guidelines for hypertension prevention and management.   more

General Articles

Closing the Competitive Gap - The Institute for Health and Productivity Management award winning article describes the successful TI Automotive health improvement and health cost control initiative   TI Automotive is successfully decreasing rising health care costs. "TI Automotive refuses to sit back and wait for health care costs to force them from the business they have dominated since 1922".  more

Health Care Costs -  more

Lifestyle and Healthcare Costs - 61% of employees see a connection between lifestyle and health care costs. Watson Wyatt surveyed 2,100 workers showing that rising health care costs are impacting them.  more

Good Health with Confidence - Our habits determine our future.  With most diseases under control, we find ourselves dying from our own decisions.  Good health is up to you.   more

Focus on Your Heart - Times have changed and we must change as well.  Today's disease can be easily and inexpensively detected.  more

Hold on to the Truth I - Is it true that "traditional" health promotion practices are not working in today's environment? Are the 25% who can't or won't do it, even with all the trendy equipment, doomed to failure? Wrong - they can survive. Basic military training has proven the success of the traditional approach for years. No excuse, no compromise - just do what is right.   more

Hold on to the Truth II - There is ample evidence in today's media that those who are making poor health choices want to do better but don't know how or are unwilling to give up the harmful habits. Moderation is often the enemy. Commitment to change is a beginning.  Knowledge is power.   more

Feel Alive - 25 Grams of Soy Protein a Day Can Help Reduce Cholesterol

Golfer's Guide to Good Health

Surprised to find me in the vegetable section? How do you think I've made it to 93?"   more

Health Articles - Reviewed by Charles H. Taylor, MD

Take Control of Your Health - Know Your Numbers - High blood cholesterol increases your chances for heart attack and stroke. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a disease of the blood vessels of the heart that causes a heart attack. It is the number one killer in every town, city, county and state in America. You can take steps to protect your heart! Improve your cholesterol or keep it at the right level to help reduce your risk of getting heart disease.   more

Increased Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids - May cut the risk of colorectal cancer by a whopping 66% but only in men NOT taking aspirin.    more

Americans are Not Eating Enough Veggies - Two studies published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggest that Americans are not meeting the mark. This could be a blow to government and industry attempts to tackle the obesity crisis.   more

Do Shopping Lists Promote More Health Choices? - Researches found that having to come up with options led to more impulsive decisions.  more<

Should Everyone be on a Statin? - Statins have become some of the most popular medications prescribed in primary care offices, and for a good reason.  more

The Dangers of Soda to You and Your Children - The average American drinks an estimated 56 gallons of soft drinks a year, but before you grab that next can of soda...  more

A Single Meal of Excess Fat Impacts the Systems Immediately! - A high fat meal increases cardiovascular reactivity to psychological stress in healthy young adults. more

Meat Intake and Bladder Cancer Risk - more

Nutrition & Colon Cancer- Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer for both men and women.  Two studies shed some light on this.  Weight, inactivity and adult onset diabetes produce higher insulin levels in the blood.  Aging also changes our response to dietary supplements.   more

Antioxidants & Phytochemicals - Antioxidants are commonly discussed.  What are they, where do they come from, how do we use them - but, most importantly, what do the evidence based medical scientists have to say about them.   more

Prostate Health - Saw Palmetto - Point/Counter Point

The Anti-Cancer Diet - Dietary changes that will lower your risk of cancer.  What are the anti-cancer foods?  How does physical activity affect cancer risks?  more

"Safe-Sun" Guidelines - Safe-sun guidelines give you four way you can protect your skin and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Also, the "ABCDE" rule can help you look for signs of skin cancer.  more

Aspirin - Talk with your doctor not your television, wellness magazine or friends. more

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