Taking fat to heart

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There is substantial confusion over the kinds of fats that impact heart disease and weight. There are three kinds: saturated, poly-unsaturated and mono-unsaturated. A total daily diet should not contain more than 40 grams of fat or 360 out of a total intake of 1,200 calories.

Author: Napier, Kristine
Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Dietary fat, Fatty acids, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Unsaturated fatty acids

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Finding a breast lump

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Breast lumps can be can be benign. Women should perform a self-examination monthly and be seen by a health care professional annually. A mammogram is a good, although not perfect, diagnostic procedure. Others are also described, and treatments are discussed.

Author: Napier, Kristine
Care and treatment, Usage, Diagnosis, Breast cancer, Mammography, Breast

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Toppling the traditions

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'Fat' behavior can include passing up tempting but expensive vegetables at the grocery store and purchasing ice cream bars on impulse. People need to unlearn bad habits that sabotage good intentions.

Author: Napier, Kristine
Reducing diets, Humor and anecdotes

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