“A diet including cheese should be recommended for all to prevent and manage type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease”, according to Dr. Arne Astrup, Professor and head of the department of nutrition, exercise and sports at the University of Copenhagen. From this unlikely beginning, we discuss our top 10 dietary changes, mosquito repellents, hearing aids, the dangers of internet-enabled teddy bears, and hepatitis C.
Tip: According to researchers at Johns Hopkins, excess sodium in the diet is the number one factor related to mortality from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Other important changes include increasing your intake of nuts and seeds, lowering your intake of processed meats, and eating more fruits and vegetables.
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Dietary factors associated with death from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes
Senators Warren and Grassley on hearing aid legislation
