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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a fertility problem which affects one in ten women: ergoits pretty common. Not only can it lessen a womans chance of having children, symptoms include hirsutism, acne, weight gain, and it can also increase the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease and diabetes.

But experts still arent sure what causes PCOS, which ischaracterised by the presence of many underdeveloped sacs on the ovaries; irregular or absent periods; and hormone imbalances including ahigher than average level of testosterone. And due to these imbalances, a womans body can become resistant to insulin the hormone which helps the body to break down sugar -hence the conditions links to diabetes.

Yet, this common and life-changing condition is little understood among researchers and those diagnosed with it. One recent study involving by PCOS charity Verity found that three quarters of women with the condition are unaware of it. Another survey of women with the condition across the world found that almost two thirds were unhappy about how long it took to diagnose.

While symptoms vary greatly between women, the majoritycan be improved by following a healthydiet and being a healthy weight according toSionedQuirke, and obesity specialist Dietitian and a British Dietetic Association (BDA) spokesperson.

So, information about what diet those with the condition should opt for can be confusing. Some suggest a vegan diet - low in saturated fats and high in vitamins and minerals - is the best. Others point towards the sugar-balancing powers of the GI diet. Some say women with PCOS should cut carbs out entirely.But the answer to thePCOS diet conundrum is actually quite simple, according to experts.

The confusion, argues, Stephen Franks, Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology at Imperial College London, is partly down to women looking for a way of controlling their PCOS. "They're looking for anything that might help. And that gets exploited by cranks.

A "healthy diet" simplyincludes the usual suspects of plenty of fruit and vegetables,lean meats, low-fat dairy foods, and low levels offatty and sugary foods and drinks.

Women with PCOS should also aim to have three regular meals per day, and if needed, snacks should be low in calories, says Dr Nick Raine-Fenning, spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Evidence suggests, adds Quirke, that at alow-GI diet could be beneficial and reduce the symptoms of PCOS. That is because it helps the body to respond to insulin.

Insulin aids the body to use energy from food," explains Dr Nick Raine-Fenning,spokespersonfor the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists."Lots of women with PCOS are resistant to insulin and therefore have more insulin in their blood to compensate. Insulin also increases testosterone levels which can upset the balance of hormones in the body and lead to acne, excess hair and irregular periods.

DrRaine-Fenningsuggests swapping some high GI foods - such as pasta and sweet potato - for low GI foods, such as brown rice and lean meats or fish, can be helpful, even if a woman does not need to lose weight.

"Alcohol can also raise insulin levels and should also be avoided or taken in moderation, and in accordance with government recommendations," he adds.

And there is, therefore, no reason to cut out entire food groups. What should be avoided, however, are fad diets which wreak havoc on the body, advisesQuirke.

Some women may also choose to takeinositol supplements, whichmay help regulate insulin levels in women with PCOS, says Dr Raine-Fenning.

As weight loss and management is key, Quirke suggests that intermittent fasting - such as the 5:2 diet -is a good option for those who can sustain the lifestyle.

The key, as to everything, is moderation and balance concludes DrRaine-Fenning.

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It's the kind of story that, years from now, just might be the stuff of indie rock legend that night at a show in New Paltz, New York, when Alex Luciano interrupted Noah Bowman's band between songs to ask him for a lighter ... and at that moment, Diet Cig was born.

Well, kind of. Later in the evening, Luciano offered to make a music video for drummer Bowman's then-band (Earl Boykins, for the curious), which was all fine and good until she realized that she wanted to play in a band of her own. The pair quickly started making music together as Diet Cig, drawing from songs that singer-guitarist Luciano had written in her bedroom, and ended up with their first EP, 2015's Over Easy cassette. The five songs' worth of jangly, skeletal pop were bursting at the seams with sheer energy.

It was nerve-wracking, Luciano recalls, to share those songs with their New Paltz scene live for the first time, but it became a certain kind of artistic catharsis: "This form of reclaiming these feelings and these experiences and turning them into something to be proud of; that feeling of being like, 'OK, I'm sharing these really embarrassing and personal stories but now they're mine, and I can take ownership of them.'"

But the genuineness of Luciano's reclamation, along with the humor and self-aware vulnerability, struck the exact right (power) chord people wanted to hear. In the kind of DIY dream that doesn't come around too often, Over Easy fast became a golden child of music blogs and college radio, catapulting Diet Cig into a move to Brooklyn and near-relentless touring.

As Bowman confesses, when their first major tour began they "really hadn't even played that many shows," but this forced the duo to grow with rapid acceleration, as Diet Cig shaped their sound and figured out what they really wanted to say.

This April marks the release of Swear I'm Good at This on Frenchkiss Records, Diet Cig's first LP and the product of that growth. "This new record represents what we have become through this band," Bowman says. "We [took] the energy everyone has given us and [made] a record out of it."

Though they're not green anymore, Diet Cig certainly haven't become jaded Swear I'm Good at This, recorded back in New Paltz, is shot straight through with the authenticity that's always been at the heart of Diet Cig's appeal.

Notably, much of the record focuses on the sexism Luciano has faced both from DIY scenes and the music industry at large: "This idea that you kinda have to prove yourself ... in a way that often times men don't have to. [Femmes] are told often times that what they're saying is too dramatic, or too emotional. ... Why when I talk about my feelings am I called 'snotty,' or a 'brat,' but when men talk about their feelings it's 'poignant' and 'heartbreaking'?"

Diet Cig want to create a space outside of that, where anyone at all is welcome to "be goofy and have fun and rock out and feel the same thing all at once." Now, with copies of Swear I'm Good at This hot off the presses, Diet Cig are bringing their bounce-off-the walls live show to Will's Pub and making their Orlando debut.

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By: By Joel Fuhrman, MD Board Certified Family Physician - Updated: 5 minutes ago

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet was developed by scientists at the National Institutes of Health specifically to reduce blood pressure, and has been extensively studied. Many physicians and experts recommend the DASH diet for reducing blood pressure and improving heart health. It emphasizes vegetables, fruits, and whole grains; it is low in saturated and trans fats; low in sodium; and rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and protein. While the DASH diet does help to reduce blood pressure, there is much room for improvement to make it a truly heart-healthy diet. DASH diet guidelines: 4-5 servings/day of vegetables 4-5 servings/day of fruit Up to 6 ounces/day of meat, fish or poultry 2-3 servings/day of low-fat dairy 2-3 tablespoons/day of oil 4-5 servings/week of nuts, seeds and beans Up to 5 servings/week of sweets The DASH diet is typically recommended to patients with heart disease or who have risk factors for heart disease. There is evidence from randomized controlled dietary intervention trials that the DASH diet helps to reduce blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. But are these reductions enough to offer significant protection against cardiovascular death? Compare the results of studies on the DASH diet to those in a recent study, which documented survey data and case histories the dramatic weight loss and cardiovascular benefits possible with a nutrient-dense, plant rich (Nutritarian) diet. The DASH diet alone produced a weight loss of less than one pound in a four-month study; combined with calorie restriction and exercise, the average weight loss was 19 pounds.1 On a Nutritarian diet, after two years, respondents who started out obese had maintained an average weight loss of more than 50 pounds.3 In people with high blood pressure, the DASH diet reduced systolic (top number) blood pressure by 6.82 mmHg and diastolic (bottom number) pressure by 3.59 mmHg. A lower sodium version of the DASH diet (1500 mg/day sodium) reduced systolic blood pressure by 11.5 mm Hg.4,5 Respondents with high blood pressure who followed a Nutritarian diet reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 26 mm Hg and 14.7 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure. These improvements in blood pressure on a Nutritarian diet led to 60 percent reduction in the use of blood pressure medications.3 The DASH diet reduced total cholesterol by up to 14 mg/dl, and LDL by about 11 mg/dl, with no decrease in triglyceride levels.6, 7 In comparison, on a Nutritarian diet, the average decrease in LDL cholesterol was 42 mg/dl, and there was an average 79.5 mg/dl decrease in triglycerides.3 The DASH diet is an improvement for most Americans: more vegetables and fruits, fewer sweets, more whole grains, and a smaller amount of oil. However, the DASH diet does not emphasize nuts, seeds, and beans, which have profound and extensively researched benefits for cardiovascular health. In addition, it encourages consumption of too much animal products, including up to three servings of dairy daily. Nor does the DASH encourage eating leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. The DASH diet was designed to be acceptable to the average American.and this usually results in an overreliance on animal foods for a protein and fat source. The problem is if you want big changes in health, you have to make sufficient changes in your diet. The Nutritarian diet is designed to maximize results and therefore utilizes green vegetables, beans, nuts, and other foods with documented protective effects making the Nutritarian diet the most effective, safest and healthiest way to eat. There is now a significant amount of research documenting that heart disease is almost completely preventable (and reversible) with a diet rich in whole plant foods and low in processed foods and animal products.3,9-11 In my book The End of Heart Disease, I devote an entire chapter to comparing my high-nutrient (Nutritarian) dietary guidelines to a number of diet plans, including the DASH diet, that are typically recommended for improving heart health. For those who desire reversal of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and dramatic reduction in plaque burden and protection from premature deaththere is no equal.

Dr. Fuhrman is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and a board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutritional medicine. The Eat To Live Cookbook offers over 200 unique disease-fighting delicious recipes and his newest book, The End of Heart Disease, offers a detailed plan to prevent and reverse heart disease using a nutrient-dense, plant-rich eating style. Visit his informative website at DrFuhrman.com. Submit your questions and comments about this column directly to newsquestions@drfuhrman.com

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The health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil are well-known, but less is known about the biological and physiological mechanisms behind these benefits. New research shows that a compound found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse the adverse health effects of a high-fat diet.

Previous research has shown that olive oil - and especially extra-virgin olive oil - may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, not much is known about the mechanisms responsible for this association between olive oil consumption and cardiovascular health benefits.

This is why a team of researchers - led by Dr. Rodrigo Valenzuela from the University of Chile in South America - set out to investigate the effects of a compound found in extra-virgin olive oil on the health of mice.

The compound is called hydroxytyrosol and, as the scientists explain, it is a polyphenol with well-known antioxidant properties. These properties have been suspected to be the reason behind the many health benefits of olive oil.

This new research, however, shows that hydroxytyrosol also has a protective effect on the liver. The findings were published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease.

Dr. Valenzuela and colleagues examined the effects of hydroxytyrosol on mice that were fed a diet high in fats.

Specifically, they looked at certain enzymes that play a key role in the synthesis of some polyunsaturated fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are beneficial to one's health because they can lower "bad" cholesterol levels, improve cardiovascular health, brain function, and cell growth.

The so-called bad cholesterol is also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It is referred to as the "bad" cholesterol because it is the kind of fat that can build up inside the arteries, hardening or blocking them over time and contributing to a number of cardiovascular diseases.

By contrast, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it transports the cholesterol from other parts of the human body back to the liver, where it is processed and eliminated.

The researchers fed four groups of mice, each comprising 12 to 14 rodents, either a high-fat diet (consisting of 60 percent fat) or a control diet (with only 10 percent fat). Additionally, some mice were also administered 5 milligrams of hydroxytyrosol per kilogram of body weight over a period of 12 weeks.

Dr. Valenzuela and team took blood and tissue samples from the mice at the end of the experiment. They analyzed the effects of the diet on the composition of fatty acids, the activity of the enzymes considered, and on oxidative stress.

In the mice that had been fed a high-fat diet, both the total cholesterol levels and the levels of LDL-cholesterol increased, while the HDL cholesterol remained unchanged. However, hydroxytyrosol seemed to reduce the negative effect of these types of cholesterol in the mice that had taken it.

A high-fat diet also seemed to raise the markers of insulin resistance. Again, in the mice that had also taken hydroxytyrosol, these markers were reduced. However, they were not as low as the levels of the mice that had been on a regular diet.

Importantly, mice that had been on a high-fat diet showed decreased levels of the liver enzymes that help to synthesize the beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids. The reduction in the liver enzymes was connected with an imbalance in the fatty acids found in the liver, brain, and heart.

However, the mice whose high-fat diet was also supplemented with hydroxytyrosol showed enzymatic activity and fatty acid composition similar to that of the mice that were fed a normal diet. This suggests that hydroxytyrosol may have reversed the damaging effects of a high-fat diet.

Dr. Valenzuela explains the results:

"Our results indicate that hydroxytyrosol may be a key part of the health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil.

Mice fed on a high-fat diet had signs of nonalcoholic liver disease which we believe has led to the noticeable reduction in enzyme activity in the liver and the negative effects on fatty acid composition in this, and other, organs. We also found that the liver showed signs of increased oxidative stress, which we know has links to fatty liver disease. It is intriguing that adding a relatively low dose of hydroxytyrosol to the diet was able to reverse these effects, reduce the signs of fatty liver disease, and reduce negative effects seen in the other organs."

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There are some common-sense things you can do to fight memory problems. Not surprisingly, they involve diet, exercise and maintaining overall good health.

Studies have shown that exercise helps generate new brain cells in the temporal lobes, the data banks in the brain that store memory, according to Palm Beach Gardens neurologist Dr. Michael Tuchman.

There also are other factors that might affect all forms of dementia. They are high blood pressure, eating foods that are high in cholesterol, and diabetes, which is known to be a risk factor, even for Alzheimers itself, Tuchman said.

We know that if you eat smart less fat and more fish and if you exercise, your likelihood of expressing dementia, even of the Alzheimers type, is somewhat reduced.

You might delay the expression of the disease by a year or a year and a half. And thats a good thing, because thats another year or a year and a half that you have a quality of life.

Daily consumption of berries especially blueberries and strawberries has been linked to preventing dementia, according to Dr. James Loomis, medical director of the Barnard Medical Center in Washington. The center is associated with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, an organization that promotes a plant-based diet as a way to avoid many types of illnesses.

Blueberries have been associated with lower risk of dementia across the board, Loomis said. Its an extremely potent antioxidant.

While its difficult to prove cause and effect with diets, population studies comparing one group to another suggest there might be some validity to the connection between diet and dementia.

Women who consumed at least one serving of blueberries and two servings of strawberries a day slowed the rate of cognitive decline by as much as two years, Loomis said.

Staying intellectually engaged is another benefit.

The only way we learn something and retain it, is by making connections between neurons thats how memory works, Tuchman said. The more you put into the bank in the beginning, the more you can afford to take something out and still have something left over.

He said hes often asked if doing mental exercises delays the onset of dementia.

I think as long as you stay intellectually engaged it doesnt matter what you do. Theres no evidence that one is better than something else. When youre not intellectually engaged, that seems to produce a worse outcome.

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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - It's almost beach weather and that means time to get in shape!There are several diets that can help lead to a healthier lifestyle.

The Paleo Diet or often deemed, 'Cave Man Diet,' is a nutritional diet that mimics what our early ancestors ate.

"It's basically the concept of staying clear of dairy, grains, and sugar and some of these other inflammatory foods and moving towards lean meats, grass fed meats, vegetables and fruits," said Integrated Wellness President Brandon Turino.

It's a relatively strict regimen that seeks to eliminate all processed food. By doing so, researchers claim your body will quickly begin to reap the benefits. They claim, the diet has been found to have lower rates of cancer and heart disease.

"It allows them to integrate a whole food diet that's much easier, said Co-Op Produce Employee Zachary Schneider. It's the way humans evolved to eat. It's a lot easier for us to digest. It's a little bit closer to our original diet as home sapiens."

The premise of the diet, states that human beings all share the same make-up and DNA, indicating there some foods we should and should not be consuming. While this lifestyle shift may be difficult at first, it's better to start slowly and focus on what you can eat instead of the other way around.

Some healthy replacements found at the Marquette Food Co-Op include the Couscous Salad or the Aztec Quinoa Salad. Both of these options fit into the Paleo Diet.

Some other options include a bun-less burger or vegetable pastas. But like every new diet, it will take your body around a month to adjust to any dietary changes.

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There is a nutritional gap in America, a disconnect between what our bodies are getting and what our bodies actually need. A recent study suggests that 60% of Americans report they have a healthy diet and yet 94% of Americans fall short of dietary recommendations. Recently, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Health Expert and Author of National Geographics Fortify Your Life: Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and More, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss this troubling nutritional gap and what we can do to close it.

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When it comes to eating well, Americans may have good intentions, but the truth is that many of us fall short of an ideal diet. It is extremely difficult to get all the nutrients we need on diet alone, even when we do our best to eat well. More than two thirds (67%) of adults believe they can get all of their nutrients by eating a healthy diet, which simply may not be realistic.

Despite this challenge, many adults are not taking advantage of multivitamins which can go a long way towards closing the nutritional gap. In an effort to address this significant nutrition and awareness gap, MegaFood is asking Americans to make 2017 the best year yet by pledging to improve their own life by taking a multivitamin and help support someone in need with a 1-for-1 pledge and product donation.

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Evolving trends dietary guidelines, moving to new plate visual by Rupa Nallamothu | Apr 10 2017 | 21 hours ago

The food pyramid, a product of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, represents the optimal number of servings per day from each of the major food groups. The government uses the food pyramid to communicate healthy eating guidelines to families, children and adults. The U.S. Departments of Health and Agriculture collaborate to produce the guidelines, which have changed over the past few years.

Within USDA, the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is the lead agency that manages the process with support from the Agricultural Research Service, professor of medicine Anna Maria Siega-Riz said.

In 2011, MyPlate replaced the original food pyramid structure with a diagram of a plate separated by food group. MyPlate currently serves as the the basis for federal food and nutrition policy, with the new diagram enabling guidelines to focus on each consumer individually.

The change from the food pyramid to MyPlate marked a shift from a nutritional diet to a personal approach. Instead of referring solely to serving sizes, appropriate proportions of each food group are outlined in relation to that of the other groups.

Food groups represented in MyPlate include grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy. For women 19 to 30 years old, the diagram recommends two cups of fruit, six ounces of grains, two and a half cups of vegetables, five and a half ounces of protein and three cups of dairy products daily. The dietary recommendations for men in this age group are similar, requiring only an additional ounce of protein and grains and an additional half cup of vegetables.

The guidelines specify that the grains group should be further divided into whole grains and refined grains. Based on the diagram, refined grains intake should be limited to half that of whole grains. Furthermore, the consumption of saturated fats should be limited to less than 10 percent of total daily caloric intake

Disagreements between consumers or industries and the government often arise relating to the guidelines endorsement of certain foods. In 2015, when the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee almost did not endorse red meat as part of the healthy diet, the meat industry came into conflict with the DGAC.

There was a strong political backlash from the meat industry [in 2015], led by the North American Meat Institute, which also strongly opposed the DGAC recommendation to take environmental sustainability into consideration when making dietary recommendations. Ultimately these sustainability provisions were not included in the final Guidelines, Politics Prof. Paul Freedman said.

The DGAC puts out healthy eating recommendations with the intent of helping individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight, decreasing the prevalence of diseases and promoting an increased level of health for everyone two years and older.

The food pyramid was the governments translation of the Dietary Guidelines into actionable consumer messages that [are] crucial to help individuals, families and communities achieve healthy eating patterns, Siega-Riz said.

The primary purpose of food diagrams is to prevent disease. Specifically, the guidelines seek to prevent diet-related chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and obesity.

The guidelines are reevaluated every five years. Since the guidelines are based on nutritional science and surveys of the population, the DGAC publishes reports based on their research findings and justifying the information within MyPlate. Currently, guidelines focus on eating patterns due to recent research suggesting most Americans do not consume a diet reflecting the DGACs recommendations.

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