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April 2001

Stress: The Hidden Factor for Weight Gain

Chronic stress can lead to more than just headaches. Metabolically, stress ultimately causes excess insulin release, which signals the body to store fat in the abdomen. Researchers have identified eight supplements that support the body's ability to handle stress and its downstream effects.

A New Look at Eye Health

The eyes have it—zeathanthin and lutein, two carotenoids shown to protect the retina from macular degeneration. Nutritional therapies ranging from vitamins C and E to inositol, omega-3 fats, and sulfur-rich foods can minimize two other primary visual conditions, cataracts and glaucoma.

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  • Folic acid enhances Prozac
  • The truth about kava
  • More on yam creams

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Doctor's Insight

Quercetin Is Promising For Chronic Prostatitis

Sports Science

I3C and DIM: Keys to Cancer Prevention?

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