MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'apples'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:47 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945213&cid=t_104247_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCanadianMedicine%2F%7E3%2FbJ8t8ssNTj4%2Fpesticide-punch.html Wading through the produce aislesIf you think apples don’t taste like they used to, you’re probably right. The Environmental Working Group (http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/) has just updated its list showing pesticide levels in 53 types of produce, and apples – formally No. 4 of their “Dirty Dozen” – now weigh in at No. 1! Researchers at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN, analyzed 51,000 pesticide residue tests done over 10 years (2000-2009) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Federal Food and Drug Administration. 98% of the apples tested contained pesticides out of over 700 samples. And most of the fruit and veggies under scrutiny had been washed and peeled, in order to represent more realistic eating conditions.Others that made the Dirty Dozen were celery, strawberries... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945213 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:56:00 +0100 4945213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767994&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbeer-bellies-anyone-waist-measurement-can-determine-risk-for-heart-disease%2F2011.04.30 Extra fat that accumulates around the abdomen goes by many names: beer belly, spare tire, love handles, apple shape, middle-age spread, and the more technical “abdominal obesity.” No matter what the name, it is the shape of risk. Abdominal obesity increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, and other woes. The danger zone is a waist size above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. As I describe in the April 2011 issue of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, beer is not specifically responsible for a beer belly. What, then, is to blame? Calories. Take in more calories with food and drink than you burn up with exercise, and you’ll store the excess energy in fat cells. Many studies indicate that people who store their extra fat around the midsection (ap... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767994 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:10 +0100 4767994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577934&cid=t_104247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F12%2Ftoo-many-options-try-closing-some-doors%2F I have become increasingly aware that one of the stumbling blocks to my recovery from depression is my inability to make decisions, and my disdain for closing options. And yet closing doors is good for your sanity. Even in writing this post, I have saved the word file in five stages, so that if the material I cut out in version one seems important later on, I can go to file A and retrieve it. The horror of losing a precious sentence in penning this thing! My grieving over each decision — i.e. letting go of the options I didn’t pick — is precisely why I loathe grocery shopping and every other kind of shopping. Especially in America when you get to choose between eight kinds of apples: Washington local, organic, Pink Lady, Braeburn, Red Delicious, yada yada yada. I get over... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577934 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:54:57 +0100 4577934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438932&cid=t_104247_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2024 LET’S ALL MATE LIKE RABBITS THIS YEAR 29 year old Alessandra Ambrosio – says “Happy Chinese New Year” – Brazilian Victoria Secret Supermodel Style!  She has two really big ears. We are 3 days into the Year of the Metal Rabbit! The rabbit’s peaceful nature combines with the noble, protective metal element to usher in a gentle phase governed by diplomacy. These Rabbits are very ambitious and can be quite crafty in their dealings with others. They throw themselves and their emotions into everything they do, making them intense lovers and immerse themselves into projects…both business and personal. This Chinese New Year will allow more time for family pursuits. Spending time with your nearest and dearest will take precedence over work and romantic love.... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438932 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:47:26 +0100 4438932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934767&cid=t_104247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F28%2Ftop-ten-bipolar-blogs-2009%2F Every year the entrants for the Best of the Web awards multiply. In 2009, veterans stood tough as new kids dazzled. It was difficult to narrow the list to just ten (and some more faves we want to mention), but here are our picks for the top blogs written by people who have been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. 1. The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive Do’s and Don’ts for the Mentally Interesting was a BBC Radio play based on Seaneen’s blog produced last May and just nominated for a Mind Mental Health Media Award. Always a compelling and honest read, it was no fluke or sympathy vote that caused us to place this blog near the top of our list last year - it deserves many accolades. Well done. 2. The Trouble With Spikol Another great year for Liz Spikol, a stellar writer an... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934767 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:05 +0100 2934767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890880&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FC2Werk8OpmU%2F5-healthy-and-low-carb-bedtime-snack-ideas.php When I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my dietitian suggested that I eat a bedtime snack.  I was on shots at the time, and my blood sugar would drop at nighttime.  If I had a snack, it would help my blood sugar stabilize.  But what to eat?  Some things would cause me to wake up too high, and others were too high in calories and caused me to gain weight.  I began asking around in our forums and my brother who is in school to be a dietitian gave me some good ideas as well.Herb roasted turkey breast with Swiss cheese.  I'll roll these two up together and snack on them for a protein boost before I head off to bed.  Depending on what I ate for dinner that night and what my blood sugar is, I may have it with a small slice of bread, which I bolus for.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890880 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2890880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800639&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqAsxzcQTLYw%2Fapple-butter--no-sugar-added-and-delicious.php The other day I posted my recipe for apple crisp.  A commenter, Maegan, had asked for my apple butter recipe in the comments for that post so I thought I'd make some!  I wanted to try out a new and easier way of making it so I called up my Mom and asked to borrow her slow cooker.  Confession: I am not into slow-cooking.  I enjoy the process of actually cooking and the idea of throwing everything into a pot and walking away for 10 hours takes all the fun out of it for me.  But for making apple butter, a slow cooker is the perfect device!In this case, I cut up some apples, threw in some spices and some apple juice, turned the slow-cooker on and went to bed.  I woke up this morning to a house smelling like warm apples and cinnamon and my apple butter was practica... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800639 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2800639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796704&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FKtngZv-oZMg%2Frosh-hashanah-dinner.php This weekend marks the beginning of the Jewish high holy days.  Rosh Hashanah is the first of the high holy days marking the beginning of the Jewish new year.  The food at Rosh Hashanah is always delicious- and sweet!  To bring in the new year in a sweet way.  Like all holidays, Rosh Hashanah is all about the food.  Until you get to Yom Kippur and then it's all about no food.  But that's a whole other holiday!Sweet Foods For A Sweet YearFor Rosh Hashanah dinner, we always dip apples and challah bread into honey.  Why do we eat these foods?  To make the new year sweet!  Diabetes can be tricky with a meal like this, so I make sure to only have a bite of challah and a tiny bit of honey.Dinner is the easy part and I'll usually forgo the carbs so I c... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796704 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2796704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778645&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FEKoDED94WrA%2Fapple-crisp.php I'm so excited for apple picking season this year!  Every year, David and I take our dog, Charlie, to the orchard and we pick bags and bags of apples.  This year, our daughter can join in on the fun.  Apples are some of my favorite fruits and now is the beginning of their season.We make tons of different recipes with the apples we bring home.  Everything from apple pies to apple sauce, to apple butte, to baked apples.  I'm always on the lookout for new ideas for apple recipes.  One of my favorite ways to use our fresh apples is to make apple crisp.  There's something so comforting about a bowl of warm apples with a crunchy topping.  I lightened my recipe up after my diagnosis with diabetes so it's not so sugary.  The result is a crunchy, delicio... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778645 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2778645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621989&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fuext0ogtkMQ%2Fhow-to-the-perfect-salad.php I've made some conscious efforts to eat better these past few weeks.  We've been traveling a lot this summer and when you're traveling it's hard to eat healthy.  So when we're at home, I really do make the effort to balance out the bad with the good.  David has taught me how to make a salad a meal.  Before I was with him, the salad was always part of the... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621989 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2621989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517375&cid=t_104247_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FM8dzTwxG-zE%2Ffromage-fridays-cheddar-1.php Cheddar cheese is the most widely purchased and eaten cheese in the world. Cheddar cheeses were originally made in England, however today they are manufactured in many countries all over the world. Fully cured Cheddar is a hard, natural cheese. It is shaped like a drum, 15 inches in diameter, with natural rind bound in cloth. Normally, the color of Cheddar ranges from white to pale yellow. Some Cheddars, however,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517375 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:23:23 +0100 2517375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531832&cid=t_104247_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315349454%2F Okay…here goes another news on flavonols from tea, onions, beans and apples. As suggested by findings of a new U.S. study, increased intake of such flavonols may reduce risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 76 percent. Findings were published in this month’s Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention: Analysis of data from a randomised dietary intervention trial showed that the overall class of flavonoid compounds was not associated with a risk reduction, but flavonols - a sub-group of flavonoids, did significantly reduce risk. The study adds to a growing body of science linking increased consumption of flavonol-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, to risk reductions for a range of cancers, including lung, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Flavonols, a sub-group of fla... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531832 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:14 +0100 1531832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223756&cid=t_104247_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F11%2Fwapo-good-huffpo-bad%2F It’s enough to make your head spin, these two posts I read one after the other with my morning swear words. Liberal bastion Thorn in my side Huffington is screaming for forced drugging and involuntary commitment (Britney, et alia) — It’s outrageous that she was released from the hospital …all the experts say she [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223756 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:43:04 +0100 1223756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1190070&cid=t_104247_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F226201122%2F  AlzheimersNotes.com “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, “ was a saying when I was a child.  So we ate raw apples in season, as well as applesauce, canned stewed apples, and apple desserts throughout the year. I often take an apple in my lunch and have always enjoyed them.  My dad raised apples, a sideline on our dairy farm. Researchers now conclude that apples, along with bananas and oranges, may help with neurological diseases, including Alzheimers.  This information came out in a report today, Consumption of Fruits May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.. A new study in the Journal of Food Science explores the additional health benefits of these fruits and reveals they also protect against neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease. Apples ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1190070 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:33:13 +0100 1190070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=926372&cid=t_104247_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F165084028%2F It may not be the best of combination, but a diet rich in onions, apples and berries may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by about 25%. The flavonols found in foods such as onions, apples and berries is the one responsible for the said association. Such were the findings of a multi-ethnic study conducted by a team from German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke. The researchers also stated that theirs is the first study to examine prospectively specific classes of flavonols (quercetin, found in onions and apples; kaempferol, found in spinach and some cabbages; and myricetin, found mostly in red onions and berries) and pancreatic cancer risk. Of the three individual flavonols, they report that kaempferol was associated with the largest risk reduction (22 per cent) across all ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=926372 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:35:13 +0100 926372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=795105&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F13%2Fsterols-and-stanols-heart-health-super-duo%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionTwo grams per day of sterols and/or stanols can promote heart health, reducing cholesterol levels by around ten percent in as little as two weeks. They are most beneficial for people whose cholesterol levels are already elevated. According to one study, sterols and stanols together are more effective than a double-dose of cholesterol-lowering medications! Not bad for a bunch of little-known plant compounds, huh?The catch with sterols and stanols is working out how to get enough. Two grams daily. Doesn't sound like much. And, true, sterols and stanols are found in a great many foods - avocados, corn oil, apples, oranges, beans and peanut butter, to name a few. But they occur in minute amounts, making it hard to get as much as two grams daily. Example?... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=795105 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 795105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=738903&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F17%2Fthe-10-healthiest-foods-according-to-mayo-clinic%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionLauren, over at That's Fit recently wrote about a nutritionist who chose what he believes are the world's 10 healthiest foods. I can't imagine taking on that job, because there are a lot of different factors that can define a food as "healthy." In this case, he focused on foods that were rich in vitamins, antioxidants (especially A, E, and beta carotene) and minerals, full of fiber, and linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. He also chose foods that were readily available and were low in calorie density. By combining all those factors, he came up with this list: apples almonds blueberries broccoli red beans salmon spinach sweet potatoes vegetable juice wheat germ What I love about this list is that none of these are exotic or hard to fi... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=738903 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 738903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=735120&cid=t_104247_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F133816070%2F Remember the saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Well, it might not be the only thing it keeps away. Studies in the past few years have been looking into whether consuming apples helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In 2005 researchers at Cornell University determined that the potent compounds in apples appear to ‘…protect the brain from damage and may even help to ward off Alzheimer’s disease’. (An Apple a Day for Alzheimer’s) In 2006 research at the University of Masschusetts Lowell found that ‘…apple juice consumption may actually increase the production in the brain of the essential neurotransmitter acetycholine, resulting in improved memory’. (UMass Lowell research shows benefits of apple juice on ne... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=735120 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:34:45 +0100 735120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704454&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F29%2Fapples-and-pears-for-your-heart%2F Filed under: Diet, PreventionThere's a long list of things that are bad for your health, but here are two delicious things that are good for it: Apples and pears. Why? They're full of flavonoids, which help prevent blood clots and inflammation. I think this is great news because I eat apples like they're going out of style. They're the perfect on-the-go snack -- just pop them in your purse! Pears are good too though they don't do so well in the purse ... trust me on that one. According to Women's Health Magazine, apples and pears rank alongside red wine as some of the best things you can consume for heart health. Wait a second ... red wine? I can live with that. Oh, and apples and pears are good too!Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&nbs... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704454 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 704454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644986&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fthe-abcs-of-heathy-nutrition%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionChances are, your lifestyle could use a little healthy tweaking. Where to start? How about here ... with your ABCs of Nutrition? Each letter in the alphabet stands for something that you could use in your diet. For example:A is for asparagusB is for bananaC is for carrotsD is for dip (to liven up your veggies)E is for eggplantF is for fava beansG is for guavaAnd so on. They've even covered the hard letters like Q (quince and I'd like to add Quinoa), X (Xylitol, found in plums) and Z (Zucchini)What would you add to the list?Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644986 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485332&cid=t_104247_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F20%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-spinach-and-fruit-salad%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingCalorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like spinach with its delicate texture and jade green color provide more nutrients and vitamins than any other food. Spinach carotenoid combats cancer. Here is a healthy spinach salad good enough for any lunch main course. Vicki's Spinach Salad with Fruit.Fresh baby spinach leaves1 carrot thinly sliced1 celery stalk thinly sliced1/2 red onion thinly sliced1 cup grape tomatoes1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)1/2 cup chopped fresh apple1/2 cup chopped fresh pear1/2 cup slivered almonds2 hard boiled eggs sliced6 strips crispy cooked bacon crumbledVicki's Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485332 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 485332