Thursday, April 21, 2005

Hearts Around the World

Hearts Around the World
In Asia, the widespread availability of soy might also play a role in maintaining a healthy heart. Numerous studies have shown that eating soy can improve heart health by lowering so-called "bad" cholesterol and reducing clotting in blood vessels — similar to the effect of aspirin. However, when individuals from one culture transplant themselves to another, they often adopt the habits of the new culture. "Too often," Krauss notes, "people who were healthy begin changing their diet and exercise habits."

just in case you still needed a reason to eat healthy and exercise

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