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Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

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A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

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Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exercisers

Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exe...

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New research from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that those who confine their exercise to one or two days a week have similar heart-health benefits as those who exercise more...

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Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exe...

New research from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that those who confine their exercise to one or two days a week have similar heart-health benefits as those who exercise more...

High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

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New research from the University of Eastern Finland found taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D was able to reduce the risk of A-fib in older men and women in their...

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High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

New research from the University of Eastern Finland found taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D was able to reduce the risk of A-fib in older men and women in their...

Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

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Researchers at the University of Barcelona found adding peanuts or peanut butter to the diet of young, healthy people had a positive effect on vascular health.

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Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

Researchers at the University of Barcelona found adding peanuts or peanut butter to the diet of young, healthy people had a positive effect on vascular health.

Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found adults who stay well-hydrated are healthier and live longer as a result of developing fewer chronic conditions like heart and lung disease.

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Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found adults who stay well-hydrated are healthier and live longer as a result of developing fewer chronic conditions like heart and lung disease.

Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

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New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows a lack of sleep can inhibit your social conscience and make you less willing to help others and be more...

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Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows a lack of sleep can inhibit your social conscience and make you less willing to help others and be more...

Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

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New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

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Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

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.

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

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A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

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Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

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.

Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

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Researchers at the University of Bristol in England found watching television 4 hours per day was associated with a 35 percent higher risk of blood clots compared to those who...

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Too Much TV Watching Linked to Blood Clots

Researchers at the University of Bristol in England found watching television 4 hours per day was associated with a 35 percent higher risk of blood clots compared to those who...

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

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Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

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Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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A new study from Penn State University showed that adding herbs and spices to food was able to lower the blood pressure of study participants even without them cutting back...

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Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

A new study from Penn State University showed that adding herbs and spices to food was able to lower the blood pressure of study participants even without them cutting back...

Phthalate Exposure Linked to Heart Disease

Phthalate Exposure Linked to Heart Disease

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New research from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine shows phthalates, a chemical found in food wrappers, cosmetics and other products, are linked to deaths from heart disease and an...

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Phthalate Exposure Linked to Heart Disease

New research from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine shows phthalates, a chemical found in food wrappers, cosmetics and other products, are linked to deaths from heart disease and an...

Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

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A review of the data by researchers at the University of Toronto shows eating nuts does not contribute to weight gain.

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Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

A review of the data by researchers at the University of Toronto shows eating nuts does not contribute to weight gain.

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.

Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

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Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as...

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Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as...