The secret to a long life isn't what you think - USATODAY.com

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/story/2011/02/5-myths-about-livin...

The five most powerful heart disease prevention strategies

From the Heart Scan blog...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tpzx/~3/3TyGOysG-qg/five-most-powerfu...

Taxing Sodas Won't Spur Much Weight Loss, Study Says

Of course it won't "spur" weight loss. Folks will just get those calories from a million other less expensive, but just as sugar-laden, foods. 

But...what about all that extra money the state rakes in from the added tax revenue? Couldn't it be used to go toward weight loss education programs, etc. Well, if you buy into the supply-side notion of economic theory, the more you tax hard working folks, the more they refuse to pay the tax...and the less revenue you get.

Taxing soda = not so good. Here's the link to the article...

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/647416.html

- Daily Life Wellness

No Dogma Allowed

"Never have a dogmatic approach to eating. Always have a relationship
with your body."
Via @paleonotes

https://twitter.com/paleonotes/status/13695222064095232

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Is Paleo + Intermittent Fasting the Ultimate Diet for Guys?

Good piece from Health Habits, and the general guidelines I use during the week. Except I usually go way heavier on the (paleo) calories between lunch and bedtime. http://www.healthhabits.ca/2010/12/09/paleo-intermittent-fasting-ultimate-die...&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed

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Just one cigarette can harm your DNA

http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/2010-12-09-1Asmoking09_st_N.htm?csp=3...

Blood Test May Detect Heart Damage Years Before Symptoms Appear

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20101207/blood-test-may-detect-heart-...