<![CDATA[Kristie Leong M.D. - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:07:13 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Does Eating a High-Fat Diet Damage Your Brain?]]> Can a high-fat diet permanently change the way your brain responds to food? According to a new study, munching out on foods high in fat may damage portions of your brain that control appetite and weight. Find out more about this recent discovery.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-eating-high-fat-diet-damage-brain-10860227.html <![CDATA[Stealth Exercise: Burn More Calories in the Kitchen]]> Who says kitchens are only for eating? You can actually turn cooking a meal into a work out. Find out how to burn more calories in the kitchen. It’s “stealth exercise” at its best.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/stealth-exercise-burn-more-calories-kitchen-10860157.html <![CDATA[How Exercise Protects Your Arteries After a High-Fat Meal]]> If you slip up and eat too much fat for dinner, don’t beat yourself up. Take a brisk walk instead. A new study shows that exercising after a high-fat meal could help to protect your arteries against damage that can lead to heart disease. Find out more.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Jan 26, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-exercise-protects-arteries-after-high-fat-10860125.html <![CDATA[Does Wearing High-Heeled Shoes Increase the Risk of Knee Arthritis?]]> Do you enjoy slipping into a pair of high heels in the morning? They may look great on your feet, but consider the health consequences. Recent research brings to light new concerns about high heels and joint health. Get the full story.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Jan 19, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-wearing-high-heeled-shoes-increase-risk-of-10848613.html <![CDATA[Why Bad Eating Habits Are So Persistent]]> Do you have a few bad eating habits you’d like to change? A new study sheds insight on how to change them. The results may surprise you. Discover a new strategy for changing how you eat.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Dec 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-bad-eating-habits-so-persistent-10556945.html <![CDATA[Two Strength-Training Exercises Most Women Don't Do and Why They Should]]> Strength training exercises help to build upper body strength and definition. But most women don't maximize the benefits they get from strength training. Here are two strength training exercises that most women don't do that they should.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Nov 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/2-strength-training-exercises-most-10507433.html <![CDATA[Does Exercise Lower Triglyceride Levels?]]> A high triglyceride level is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Changing your diet can help bring an elevated triglyceride level down, but what about exercise? Does exercise lower triglyceride levels?

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Nov 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-exercise-lower-triglyceride-levels-10297231.html <![CDATA[Love Caffeine? It May Be in Your Genes]]> Is Starbucks your favorite hang-out? Blame it on mom and dad. A new study shows that caffeine consumption may be in your genes. Find out why.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Nov 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/love-caffeine-may-genes-10297099.html <![CDATA[What to Eat After Diverticulitis]]> People with diverticulitis have pockets on the inside of their colon that become infected, leading to inflammation and pain. Diet plays a big role in preventing further diverticulitis attacks. Find out what to eat after diverticulitis - to prevent future

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Oct 26, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-eat-after-diverticulitis-10289135.html <![CDATA[Welding Health Hazards: It Increases the Risk of Parkinson's Disease]]> Welders are at higher risk for injuries and other health problems. Now a new study shows the one of the potential hazards of welding is a greater risk of Parkinson´s disease. Find out more about this risky occupation.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Oct 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/welding-health-hazards-increases-10257823.html <![CDATA[Does Drinking Coffee Lower the Risk of Breast Cancer?]]> Coffee may perk you up in the morning and keep you more alert, but can it prevent breast cancer as well? Find out what a new study shows about coffee and breast cancer - and the possible benefits of sipping this steaming beverage.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Oct 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-drinking-coffee-lower-risk-9790851.html <![CDATA[How to Find a Gym That's Cheap]]> Do you need to work out but can't quite swing the cost of a health club membership? Don't be discouraged. Here's how to find a gym that won't eat up your paycheck.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Oct 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-find-gym-thats-cheap-9789919.html <![CDATA[A New Alternative to Botox for Crow's Feet]]> Botox injections can help erase crow's feet, the wrinkles many people get along the sides of their eyes when they smile, but few people enjoy being stuck with a needle. There's a new alternative to Botox injections on the horizon. Find out more.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Oct 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/a-alternative-botox-crows-9637001.html <![CDATA[How Incidental Exercise Can Help You Get Fit]]> Don’t feel bad if you can’t make it to the gym every day. New research shows that “incidental exercise,” the kind you do every day has health benefits too. Find out more about the health benefits of informal exercise.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-incidental-exercise-help-9157645.html <![CDATA[Are Brazilian Blowout Hair Products a Health Risk?]]> Brazilian Blowouts are a popular hair trend. Celebrities such as Nicole Ritchie are proponents of this hair straightening technique. But is it safe? Find out why you may be putting your health at risk when you get a Brazilian Blowout.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/are-brazilian-blowout-hair-products-9157931.html <![CDATA[Is a Broccoli Supplement a Good Substitue for Broccoli Sprouts?]]> Some people who don't like the taste of broccoli or broccoli sprouts take broccoli supplements instead. Are they still getting the same cancer-fighting benefits as those who eat the whole food? Find out.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-broccoli-supplement-good-substitue-9156161.html <![CDATA[Will Eating Walnuts Give You More Brain Power?]]> There are plenty of reasons to love walnuts. A new study shows these crunchy nuts may do more than benefit your heart. They may actually help you reason better. Find out how.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/will-eating-walnuts-give-more-brain-9157073.html <![CDATA[Is This Diet Better Than Medications for Heart Disease?]]> How and what you eat affects your risk of heart disease, but can diet be a better treatment than medications? Possibly. See what a new study shows.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-diet-better-than-medications-9150647.html <![CDATA[Discover the Benefits of Microexercise]]> Microexercise is the incidental exercise you do throughout the day. It counts when it comes to improving your health and fitness. The key is to do more of it. Find out how.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/discover-benefits-microexercise-9150291.html <![CDATA[Bored with Exercise? Get Fit with a Hula Hoop]]> Are you tired of your exercise routine? Why not exercise and have fun at the same time? Discover the health benefits of hula hooping for fitness. It works!

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Sep 27, 2011

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