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Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives. Click here to listen to NPR news review.
High sensitivity C-reactive protein test (CRP) can identify people who may benefit from preventative heart disease, even those with no risk factors. CRP is one of the many tests included in the Allostatix predictive health tool.
Watch a preview of the newly released compilation between Stanford University and National Geographic called, Stress: Portrait of a Killer. See how dangerous prolonged exposure to stress can be. Note: RealPlayer is needed to view this video segment. If you do not currently have RealPlayer downloaded, click here to go their web site and download the most up to date version.
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Study: Another Incentive for Flat Abs. Click here to hear NPR news review.
If you've been waiting for one more reason to finally get rid of that excess belly fat, take note. Researchers in Germany found that fat accumulated around the abdomen can be far more dangerous to your health than fat on other parts of the body. The Allostatix predictive health tool measures waist to hip ratio as an indicator of this stress-induced fat.