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Vitamin K Gives the Brain a Boost

Vitamin K Gives the Brain a Boost

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A new laboratory study conducted on rats in Saudi Arabia shows the benefits of vitamin K when it comes to protecting the brain against age-related structural and cognitive deterioration.

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Vitamin K Gives the Brain a Boost

A new laboratory study conducted on rats in Saudi Arabia shows the benefits of vitamin K when it comes to protecting the brain against age-related structural and cognitive deterioration.

Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular...

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New research from Harvard shows there is a correlation between two or more servings of avocado per week and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular...

New research from Harvard shows there is a correlation between two or more servings of avocado per week and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cranberries are Good for the Heart

Cranberries are Good for the Heart

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Researchers in London found daily cranberry consumption significantly improves cardiovascular health.

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Cranberries are Good for the Heart

Researchers in London found daily cranberry consumption significantly improves cardiovascular health.

GlyNAC Could Extend Your Extend Life

GlyNAC Could Extend Your Extend Life

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New research from the Baylor University College of Medicine found the combination of glycine and N-acetyl cysteine (GlyNAC) was able to extend the life of laboratory mice by 24 percent.

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GlyNAC Could Extend Your Extend Life

New research from the Baylor University College of Medicine found the combination of glycine and N-acetyl cysteine (GlyNAC) was able to extend the life of laboratory mice by 24 percent.

Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

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New research from the University of South Florida shows poor sleep is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart disease.

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Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

New research from the University of South Florida shows poor sleep is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart disease.

Calorie Restriction Leads to Longer Life

Calorie Restriction Leads to Longer Life

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Study participants who completed a two-year calorie restriction program saw unexpected improvements in immune function that are associated with longevity.

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Calorie Restriction Leads to Longer Life

Study participants who completed a two-year calorie restriction program saw unexpected improvements in immune function that are associated with longevity.

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.

Spinach Could Protect You from Colon Cancer

Spinach Could Protect You from Colon Cancer

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Researchers from Texas A&M University recently found eating spinach could protect you from colon cancer.

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Spinach Could Protect You from Colon Cancer

Researchers from Texas A&M University recently found eating spinach could protect you from colon cancer.

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart Health

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

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Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

Healthy Eating Lessens the Chances of COVID-19

Healthy Eating Lessens the Chances of COVID-19

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Researchers from King’s College London and Harvard Medical School discovered a healthy diet lessens a person’s chances of contracting COVID-19 by as much as 10 percent and cuts the likelihood...

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Healthy Eating Lessens the Chances of COVID-19

Researchers from King’s College London and Harvard Medical School discovered a healthy diet lessens a person’s chances of contracting COVID-19 by as much as 10 percent and cuts the likelihood...

Brightly Colored Foods are Good for the Brain

Brightly Colored Foods are Good for the Brain

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A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a diet with at least a half serving a day of foods high in flavonoids may lower the risk of cognitive...

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Brightly Colored Foods are Good for the Brain

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a diet with at least a half serving a day of foods high in flavonoids may lower the risk of cognitive...

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

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Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

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Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

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Researchers found weekly dance lessons led to a reduction in motor impairment and a significant improvement in some Parkinson's symptoms.

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Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

Researchers found weekly dance lessons led to a reduction in motor impairment and a significant improvement in some Parkinson's symptoms.

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just Like Exercise

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

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Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

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Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

Lack of Tryptophan Tied to Increased Inflammation

Lack of Tryptophan Tied to Increased Inflammation

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Researchers have found tryptophan plays a critical role in gut health and helps keep inflammation under control as we age.

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Lack of Tryptophan Tied to Increased Inflammation

Researchers have found tryptophan plays a critical role in gut health and helps keep inflammation under control as we age.

Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

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Researchers in Finland found older men who continued their sprint training maintained or even improved their bone health during a 10-year period compared to those who reduced their training load.

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Sprinters Might Outrun Bone Loss

Researchers in Finland found older men who continued their sprint training maintained or even improved their bone health during a 10-year period compared to those who reduced their training load.

Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Diabetes

Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Dia...

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Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.

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Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Dia...

Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.

Omega-3 Supplements Protect Against Stress and Slow Aging

Omega-3 Supplements Protect Against Stress and ...

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Researchers at Ohio State University found high doses of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids helped study participants resist the damaging effects of stress.

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Omega-3 Supplements Protect Against Stress and ...

Researchers at Ohio State University found high doses of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids helped study participants resist the damaging effects of stress.