Snapping Turtles

SUPPLEMENTS. GARLIC: MYTH, MAGIC, OR FACT? by Vera Tweed

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   The article discusses the health benefits of garlic. According to the author, individuals have used garlic as a healing herb for thousands of years, believing it possesses magical powers. An overview of the proven health benefits of various garlic products is presented including aged garlic extract (AGE) supplements in the reduction of arterial plaque build-up and raw garlic consumption in the reduction of microbial overgrowth in the human digestive system.

Erik Jarvey

Heart Disease: Heredity vs. Diet

Heart Disease Risk May Be All In the Family

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Summary/Reconstruction Women and men also share many risk factors for heart disease, and one of the most important is family history.

Caitlin Pallai

Heart Disease - It's all relative

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Summary/Reconstruction A new report from the second- generation Framingham Offspring Study indicates that having a sibling with cardiovascular disease increases your chances of having it, too. The increase is on a par with having a parent with cardiovascular disease.

Caitlin Pallai