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Grilled vegetablesMonday, July 11, 2011

Worried about reports that link grilling with carcinogens? Reduce your cancer risk with these simple techniques.

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glass of waterTuesday, July 5, 2011

Everywhere you look, there is a different “magic” number of glasses of water you should be drinking: Is it six glasses per day or is it eight?

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Carrots, the superfood, on a blue tableMonday, June 27, 2011

This "Super Seven" go-to guide will help jump-start your creativity, allowing you to sample these raw, nutritious and low-calorie contributions with your favorite meals.

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Picture of whole grainsMonday, June 20, 2011

Fiber. We've all heard about how we need more of it, but how important is it really to our health?

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Picture of lettuceMonday, June 13, 2011

We've all heard the advice, "Eat more whole food." But what exactly is whole food? And is it affordable?

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Picture of a kale leafMonday, June 6, 2011

When it comes to bone health, you may think of nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D or minerals including magnesium, boron and zinc, which can be beneficial for protecting bones from fracture. However, there is another nutrient that often flies under the radar although it is equally important in long-term bone health: vitamin K.

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Picture of strawberries, kiwis, bananas, pineapples, and watermelonMonday, May 30, 2011

Superfoods claim to lower bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, help control weight and support a long life, all without any harmful side effects.

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Picture of chocolate piecesMonday, May 23, 2011

As someone who suffers from migraines on an annual basis, periods of high stress in my life have been punctuated with memories of intense headaches.

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Picture of yogurtMonday, May 16, 2011

Choline has become a popular topic in nutrition recently with many supplement companies and health experts promoting it. But what is choline and why do we need it?

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Picture of a BPA free sippy cupMonday, May 9, 2011

Bisphenol A (BPA) is ubiquitous in our society; it is in toys, baby bottles, vinyl goods, medical equipment and a host of other everyday products. It’s also in our urine: In a recent survey done by the National Health Nutrition Survey, BPA was detected in urine samples of 92.6 percent of Americans.

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The principal speaker at the University's 32nd annual commencement ceremony is Jorge Jiménez de la Jara, MD, MPH, Professor of Public Health at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile.

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Students volunteer as trainers for hard-charging volleyball players at Emerald City Classic.

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In celebration of Earth Day 2013, The Princeton Review highlights Bastyr University's commitment to "going green".

"In many cases, healthy lifestyle choices are often more effective than pharmaceutical care, and actually decrease the incidence of diabetes, heart attacks and other circulatory problems.”

The School of Traditional World Medicines will house Bastyr University's acupuncture, Oriental medicine and ayurveda programs, along with future programs drawing on medicine from around the world.

In the Media

MSN Healthy Living: Bastyr University's Kelly Morrow Shares Tips on How to Keep Your Road Trip Healthy
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The Wall Street Journal: Bastyr University's Dr. Dhaval Dhru Discusses Shilajit's Effect on the Immune System