Another year has passed and it has been a busy one for ValpoLife. As we looked back on this momentous first year, we revisited some of the top articles in each section. Here are some of the most viewed articles in Health:
Not all yogurts were created equal
I love yogurt. With it's live bacterial cultures, high calcium content, and protein to boot, it is often praised as a healthy, wholesome snack--especially for women, who have a higher RDA for calcium than men but too often fail to eat enough dairy or meat to reach nutritional requirements. But have you ever looked at your yogurt label? I mean, really looked at it?? I was shocked to discover that my favorite brand contains 14 grams of sugar per serving. That's more than the sugary fruit and grain bars I'd long ago deemed too "candybar-like" to be a regular addition to my diet! Also, to my chagrin, the second ingredient on the label...? High fructose corn syrup. Why, Yoplait? Why???
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Why Consider Braces
Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy, straight teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked, crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss. Straight teeth are more attractive, can improve your oral health, your appearance and your self confidence!! Cavanaugh Orthodontics on Wall Street in Valparaiso will work closely with your general dentist to optimize your oral health.
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What’s the Buzz: HFCS
WHAT IS IT? High-fructose corn syrup is produced by milling corn to produce corn starch then processing the corn starch to yield corn syrup. The corn syrup at that point is almost entirely glucose. Enzymes that change the glucose into fructose, which is sweeter than glucose, are added. The resulting syrup (after enzyme conversion) contains approximately 90% fructose and is known as HFCS 90. To make the other common forms of HFCS, the HFCS 90 is mixed with 100% glucose corn syrup in the appropriate ratios to form the desired HFCS. The typical types of HFCS are: HFCS 90 (most commonly used in baked goods) which is approximately 90% fructose and 10% glucose; HFCS 55 (most commonly used in soft drinks and comparable in sweetness to table sugar) which is approximately 55% fructose and 45% glucose; and HFCS 42 (most commonly used in sports drinks) which is approximately 42% fructose and 58% glucose.
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Amazing Outcomes in Critical Care
As soon as Emergency Department physicians at Porter's Valparaiso Hospital Campus saw Angela Coleman, they knew she was dying. Less than 24 hours earlier, the young wife and mother of four appeared to be healthy. Her husband, Narles, says his wife quickly became ill with back pain and a fever, but would not go to the hospital until the next day.
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2009 Turkey Trot
Are you looking to have a reason to keep up your exercise routine as the holidays come closer? Do you want a reason to keep those extra pounds off during the holiday season? Or are you looking for a great family event to start of the long Thanksgiving Holiday?
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Alzheimer’s Association Comfort Zone
As Americans continue to live longer, Alzheimer’s disease is expected to skyrocket from the current 5.3 million Americans to as many as 16 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer's Association 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report. This progressive and fatal disease poses immediate safety concerns for people living with the disease and enormous challenges and stress for their caregivers.
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Life Care Center of Valparaiso Health and Wellness Fair (with photos)
The Life Care Center of Valparaiso held their first Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, November 17 at their Campbell Street location. Many vendors turned out for the event, everything from senior care agencies to ambulance services. Each booth was brimming with information about the services they have to offer. Several non-profit businesses provided information in which the community can get involved. Many booths had a raffle opportunity as well.
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Remain Mindful of our Nervous System Health
It’s not the prettiest description, but when we think about our bodies, one to way to think about it is that we are essentially a walking, talking, sloshing bag of chemicals and electrical impulses. Thumb through the Physician’s Desk Reference or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and you’ll soon find that a lot can go wrong when there’s a simple chemical imbalance or misfire of a neuron.
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Porter Health System Suggests 8 Changes to a Healthier You
An apple a day. Eight glasses of water. Eight hours of sleep. We’ve all heard the rules for healthy living. Yet there are simple changes we can all make that will make a dramatic difference in our overall health.
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Landmark Study on Smoke Free Air Workspace Laws
A new report issued Thursday by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) shows that smokefree air workplace policies reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease associated with secondhand smoke exposure. The report concludes that exposure to secondhand smoke can cause acute coronary events, such as heart attacks and summarizes evidence that suggests that even brief secondhand smoke exposure might trigger a heart attack.
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