Tag: fast-overnight
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No need to fast before cholesterol check
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Most people don’t need to fast overnight before getting their blood drawn for a cholesterol test, according to a group of experts. Cholesterol test results obtained one to six hours after a meal were not significantly different from results obtained after a fast, researchers found. “It could be…
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The Double Vision of Blind Faith
Faith is blind when we believe in something unseen without any or sufficient evidence. Underlying many of our actions is our belief that it will lead to the desired goal.Many people act as if they don't believe (or accept) that exercise and a balanced diet lead to better health and a sense of well-being (although…