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40-Year-Olds Get the Least Sleep

40-Year-Olds Get the Least Sleep

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New research from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University shows that on average the years in the 40s is when busy Americans get the least amount of sleep...

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40-Year-Olds Get the Least Sleep

New research from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University shows that on average the years in the 40s is when busy Americans get the least amount of sleep...

Polyphenols Critical for Kidney Function

Polyphenols Critical for Kidney Function

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New research from the University of Barcelona highlights the added importance of polyphenols on kidney function in older people through the development of the metabolite IPA.

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Polyphenols Critical for Kidney Function

New research from the University of Barcelona highlights the added importance of polyphenols on kidney function in older people through the development of the metabolite IPA.

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.

The Importance of Choline during Pregnancy

The Importance of Choline during Pregnancy

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A study at Cornell University that showed choline is critical by itself and also helps the mother more efficiently use DHA, which is essential for fetal brain, cognition and vision...

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The Importance of Choline during Pregnancy

A study at Cornell University that showed choline is critical by itself and also helps the mother more efficiently use DHA, which is essential for fetal brain, cognition and vision...

Blueberries May Reduce Your Chances of Dementia

Blueberries May Reduce Your Chances of Dementia

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A new study from the University of Cincinnati found that adding blueberries to your diet may lower your chances of developing dementia.

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Blueberries May Reduce Your Chances of Dementia

A new study from the University of Cincinnati found that adding blueberries to your diet may lower your chances of developing dementia.

Extra Vitamin C is Necessary Depending on Weight

Extra Vitamin C is Necessary Depending on Weight

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Researchers in New Zealand have determined the amount of vitamin C you need for immunity is relative to your body weight and should be increased if you are heavier.

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Extra Vitamin C is Necessary Depending on Weight

Researchers in New Zealand have determined the amount of vitamin C you need for immunity is relative to your body weight and should be increased if you are heavier.

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...

Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

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New research out of England shows that brisk walking has the ability to positively affect telomere length, which is a genetic indicator of biological age.

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Brisk Walking Keeps You Young

New research out of England shows that brisk walking has the ability to positively affect telomere length, which is a genetic indicator of biological age.

Belly Fat Linked to Inadequate Sleep

Belly Fat Linked to Inadequate Sleep

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Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found insufficient sleep led healthy study participants to consume more calories and increase their abdominal visceral fat by 11 percent over a short period of...

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Belly Fat Linked to Inadequate Sleep

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found insufficient sleep led healthy study participants to consume more calories and increase their abdominal visceral fat by 11 percent over a short period of...

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.

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.

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.

Fiber Could Protect You from Dementia

Fiber Could Protect You from Dementia

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Japanese research shows a high-fiber diet can impact your brain health as study participants who ate a high-fiber diet suffered fewer cases of dementia.

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Fiber Could Protect You from Dementia

Japanese research shows a high-fiber diet can impact your brain health as study participants who ate a high-fiber diet suffered fewer cases of dementia.

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.

3 Seconds of Exercise Can Lead to Big Gains

3 Seconds of Exercise Can Lead to Big Gains

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Researchers from Australia and Japan found significant strength gains can be made with just three seconds of exercise per day.

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3 Seconds of Exercise Can Lead to Big Gains

Researchers from Australia and Japan found significant strength gains can be made with just three seconds of exercise per day.