Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Do heart disease and blood pressure improve after weight loss surgery?

Assuming that bariatric surgery is successful in causing significant weight loss, it usually leads... Full Answer

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Will I need more than drug treatments if I have heart disease?

The treatment of heart disease should be overseen by a physician. The management will include... Full Answer

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What is holiday heart?

The "Holiday Heart Syndrome" refers to the increased incidence of heart abnormalities that occur at... Full Answer

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What is heart hypertrophy?

Hypertrophic heart disease is the abnormal thickening of the walls of the left ventricle. This can... Full Answer

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Does prayer for distant healing help treat heart disease/heart attack?

Prayer can increase serenity and reduce the physical manifestations of heart disease. While this... Full Answer

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What is accelerated coronary artery disease after a heart transplant?

Accelerated coronary artery disease in the transplanted heart is poorly understood. It is the... Full Answer

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Is there a link between sleep apnea and heart disease?

There is definitely a link between sleep apnea and heart disease. In untreated sleep apnea, there... Full Answer

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What should pregnant women know about valvular heart disease?

Valvular heart disease, whether congenital or rheumatic, causes stenosis (narrowing) or... Full Answer

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What does the phrase “eat food, not too much, mostly plants” mean?

I love and live this quote! I interpret this phrase to mean seek out whole foods that are not... Full Answer

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What should I do if my skin reacts after I eat a certain food?

If you have a skin reaction after eating a certain food, you should visit your primary care... Full Answer

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Why is popcorn a healthy snack substitute for junk food?

Popcorn is a healthy snack substitute for junk because it a loaded with fiber but how it is cooked... Full Answer

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What foods can help keep my colon healthy?

There are lots of foods that can help keep your colon healthy. A healthy colon needs plenty of... Full Answer

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Who is the real me?

Who is the real me is a tough question. We all put on airs due to societal demands. Beneath our... Full Answer

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Is lip balm addiction real?

That is an interesting question! Some lip balms make your lips more chapped and you tend to use... Full Answer

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What are the health benefits of real maple syrup?

Maple syrup comes from the sap of trees. Maple syrup contains vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Many... Full Answer

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