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Carrots Aid in Controlling Blood Sugar

Carrots Aid in Controlling Blood Sugar

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You may want to start eating carrots to help with your blood sugar.

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Carrots Aid in Controlling Blood Sugar

You may want to start eating carrots to help with your blood sugar.

Elderberry Juice Could Help You Lose Weight

Elderberry Juice Could Help You Lose Weight

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Elderberry is good for more than just immune support.

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Elderberry Juice Could Help You Lose Weight

Elderberry is good for more than just immune support.

An Orange a Day Keeps the Blues Away

An Orange a Day Keeps the Blues Away

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Oranges have the power to lift your spirits.

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An Orange a Day Keeps the Blues Away

Oranges have the power to lift your spirits.

Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

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Scientists at King's College London found daily fiber supplements were able to improve brain function in people over the age of 60 in just 12 weeks.

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Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

Scientists at King's College London found daily fiber supplements were able to improve brain function in people over the age of 60 in just 12 weeks.

Probiotics Could Boost Your Mental Health

Probiotics Could Boost Your Mental Health

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Scientists from the University of Virginia discovered how Lactobacillus, which is a probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods like yogurt, is able to help the body manage stress and may...

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Probiotics Could Boost Your Mental Health

Scientists from the University of Virginia discovered how Lactobacillus, which is a probiotic bacterium found in fermented foods like yogurt, is able to help the body manage stress and may...

Fermented foods Increase Microbiota Diversity and Reduce Inflammation

Fermented foods Increase Microbiota Diversity a...

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A study from Stanford University found a diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes while also decreasing the molecular signs of inflammation, results not seen from...

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Fermented foods Increase Microbiota Diversity a...

A study from Stanford University found a diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes while also decreasing the molecular signs of inflammation, results not seen from...

Leaky Guts Patched by Polyphenols

Leaky Guts Patched by Polyphenols

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New research from Europe shows a diet high in plant-derived polyphenols has the ability to fortify the intestinal lining and decrease intestinal permeability in the elderly.

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Leaky Guts Patched by Polyphenols

New research from Europe shows a diet high in plant-derived polyphenols has the ability to fortify the intestinal lining and decrease intestinal permeability in the elderly.

Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

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Japanese researchers found mice with depleted gut bacteria had trouble producing serotonin which they believe led to difficulty sleeping.

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Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

Japanese researchers found mice with depleted gut bacteria had trouble producing serotonin which they believe led to difficulty sleeping.

An Avocado a Day Keeps Your Tummy Happy

An Avocado a Day Keeps Your Tummy Happy

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Researchers from the University of Illinois found study participants who ate an avocado a day improved their gut health by increasing the amount and the diversity of healthy gut microbes...

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Your Tummy Happy

Researchers from the University of Illinois found study participants who ate an avocado a day improved their gut health by increasing the amount and the diversity of healthy gut microbes...

Vitamin D Linked to Healthy Gut Microbiome

Vitamin D Linked to Healthy Gut Microbiome

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Researchers from the University of California-San Diego found a link between gut health and levels of active vitamin D in older men.

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Vitamin D Linked to Healthy Gut Microbiome

Researchers from the University of California-San Diego found a link between gut health and levels of active vitamin D in older men.

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in the Gut

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

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Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

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The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

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Researchers at the University of Plymouth (England) have discovered using antibacterial mouthwash after working out cuts the blood pressure reduction of exercise by as much as 60 percent.

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Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

Researchers at the University of Plymouth (England) have discovered using antibacterial mouthwash after working out cuts the blood pressure reduction of exercise by as much as 60 percent.

Babies on Farms Build Better Immune Systems

Babies on Farms Build Better Immune Systems

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Researchers found babies exposed to farm animals while growing up have a more diverse gut microbiome and robust immune system.

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Babies on Farms Build Better Immune Systems

Researchers found babies exposed to farm animals while growing up have a more diverse gut microbiome and robust immune system.

Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

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Research scientists found 19 different strains of bacteria in greater or lesser quantities in those suffering from the disease compared to the healthy control group.

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Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

Research scientists found 19 different strains of bacteria in greater or lesser quantities in those suffering from the disease compared to the healthy control group.

Bacterial Transplant Dramatically Reduces Autism Symptoms

Bacterial Transplant Dramatically Reduces Autis...

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Scientists at Arizona State University saw a 47 percent decrease in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms after initiating a change in the gut microbiome of study participants.

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Bacterial Transplant Dramatically Reduces Autis...

Scientists at Arizona State University saw a 47 percent decrease in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms after initiating a change in the gut microbiome of study participants.

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

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Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

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Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

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Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

Gut Health is Linked to Mental Health

Gut Health is Linked to Mental Health

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Researchers in Belgium used a population-level study to identify specific gut bacteria linked to depression and also compiled more evidence that gut bacteria can produce neuroactive compounds.

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Gut Health is Linked to Mental Health

Researchers in Belgium used a population-level study to identify specific gut bacteria linked to depression and also compiled more evidence that gut bacteria can produce neuroactive compounds.