Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor, Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished reading this article I found in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website. This is an interesting read, especially if you are drinking diet soda to slim down!

A new study has come to a surprising conclusion—diet sodas with no added sugars are associated with larger waistlines…

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HealthNews of the Month
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Do Antidepressant Drugs Really Work? Video
“Freedom of Information Act documents show drug companies hid critical findings from doctors and the public.“

8 Biggest Sleep Myths
“It often takes a bad night’s sleep to remember how important it is to have a good night’s sleep.

Why Eggs And Other Cholesterol-Laden Foods Pose Little Or No Health Risk
“…the press and public health community confused consumers with the message that an advisory panel was urging the government to stop warning people off eggs despite high cholesterol content.”

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor, Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished reading this article I found in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  If you have a desk job, this is a must read.

You may want to remain standing for this news: a new study has found a link between prolonged sitting and increased risk of death and chronic disease—even for people who exercise regularly.

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If you are female, young or middle aged, then please listen to this, the latest research on what you need to know about heart disease recovery.  Most research that had been known about women and heart disease was done on women over the age of 55.  This new study involving 3500 women looked at the outcomes of a heart attack in this younger group. Listen now!

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor, Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished this article I found on the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  I just had to share it because it offers more good news for coffee lovers like me!  Enjoy.

According to the latest science, drinking coffee is not just about enjoyment anymore—it might also be a way to get some important health benefits.

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This may be a little over the top, but it has finally been labeled a toxin responsible for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.  The good news is 75% is preventable.  Listen now!

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana.  I just finished reading this article that discussed new dietary guidelines that we may be seeing in the near future.  You’ll find some good news in the article if you enjoy your coffee like I do!  You can find this article in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website or simply follow the link below.  Enjoy!

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We have a tendency to think that everyone knows about this.   However, there are just so many people suffering with everything from chronic fatigue to headaches to depression that we feel this is worth mentioning. Listen now!

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HealthNews of the Month
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7 Factors to Consider if You’re Told Your Cholesterol Is Too High
“Over the years, however, cholesterol became a household word for something you must keep as low as possible, or suffer the consequences. Today, dietary fat and cholesterol are typically still portrayed as the worst foods you can consume.“

Cutting calories slows aging, new study finds
“Reducing calorie intake could help slow aging and deter chronic disease in mammals, a new study shows.“

Top Vitamin D Research of 2014 From Orthomolecular.org
“Higher vitamin D blood levels may reduce the risk of many types of disease including autoimmune diseases, cancers, cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes mellitus and falls and fractures.”

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Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana.  Here’s a great article that I just found in the Doctor’s Resource Center on our website.  According to the article, it’s safe to eat eggs again!!  You don’t get high cholesterol by eating cholesterol.  Now, we’ve been teaching that all along, and there are still other myths that need to be busted (such as fat makes you fat and your cholesterol number is an accurate indicator of CVD risk), but it’s good to see that the masses will soon get some good dietary information.

According to the Washington Post, the panel of experts known as the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will likely be dropping its warning about cholesterol…

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