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Low Fiber Diet Linked to Dangerous Plaque

Low Fiber Diet Linked to Dangerous Plaque

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New research from Sweden shows if your diet is low in fiber you could be susceptible to a more dangerous type of plaque in your coronary arteries.

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Low Fiber Diet Linked to Dangerous Plaque

New research from Sweden shows if your diet is low in fiber you could be susceptible to a more dangerous type of plaque in your coronary arteries.

Exercise Triggers Positive Microbiome Response

Exercise Triggers Positive Microbiome Response

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Scientists from Australian Catholic University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research discovered that regular physical activity supported what they called "cross-talk" between skeletal muscles and gut microbiota that demonstrated...

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Exercise Triggers Positive Microbiome Response

Scientists from Australian Catholic University and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research discovered that regular physical activity supported what they called "cross-talk" between skeletal muscles and gut microbiota that demonstrated...

Why Juicing Can be Bad for You

Why Juicing Can be Bad for You

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Juicing may not be as healthy as people claim it to be.

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Why Juicing Can be Bad for You

Juicing may not be as healthy as people claim it to be.

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.

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...

Exercise Desire Could be a Gut Reaction

Exercise Desire Could be a Gut Reaction

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found a direct connection between gut bacteria and the motivation to exercise.

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Exercise Desire Could be a Gut Reaction

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found a direct connection between gut bacteria and the motivation to exercise.

Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood Sugar

Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood ...

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Researchers from The Ohio State University found consuming green tea extract for a month was able to lower blood sugar and improve gut health by reducing inflammation and gut permeability.

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Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood ...

Researchers from The Ohio State University found consuming green tea extract for a month was able to lower blood sugar and improve gut health by reducing inflammation and gut permeability.

Antibiotics Hamper Athletic Performance

Antibiotics Hamper Athletic Performance

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Scientists from the University of California at Riverside found when antibiotics kill off bacteria in the gut it can also kill an athlete’s motivation and endurance.

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Antibiotics Hamper Athletic Performance

Scientists from the University of California at Riverside found when antibiotics kill off bacteria in the gut it can also kill an athlete’s motivation and endurance.

Reducing Calories Changes Microbiome and Improves Immunity

Reducing Calories Changes Microbiome and Improv...

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A new study from Germany shows a reduced-calorie diet has the power to change your gut’s microbiome and slow down the natural deterioration of the immune system with aging known...

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Reducing Calories Changes Microbiome and Improv...

A new study from Germany shows a reduced-calorie diet has the power to change your gut’s microbiome and slow down the natural deterioration of the immune system with aging known...

Prebiotics Could Bring Anxiety Relief

Prebiotics Could Bring Anxiety Relief

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Researchers in England found a daily dose of prebiotics helped a group of young women reduce their anxiety while also improving their gut health.

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Prebiotics Could Bring Anxiety Relief

Researchers in England found a daily dose of prebiotics helped a group of young women reduce their anxiety while also improving their gut health.

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.

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

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Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

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Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

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.

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.

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.

Probiotics Shown to Increase Bone Density

Probiotics Shown to Increase Bone Density

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Scientists at Emory University have determined probiotics helped increase bone volume in mice and are hoping to see if a similar result can be found in humans.

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Probiotics Shown to Increase Bone Density

Scientists at Emory University have determined probiotics helped increase bone volume in mice and are hoping to see if a similar result can be found in humans.