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Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

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New research from the University of Waterloo in Canada shows exercise can be an effective way to help the body provide its own relief for dry, itchy eyes.

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Exercise Can Soothe Dry Eyes

New research from the University of Waterloo in Canada shows exercise can be an effective way to help the body provide its own relief for dry, itchy eyes.

Vitamin D Helpful in Preventing Autoimmune Diseases

Vitamin D Helpful in Preventing Autoimmune Dise...

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Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that vitamin D supplementation was effective in their study in decreasing the risk of autoimmune diseases.

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Vitamin D Helpful in Preventing Autoimmune Dise...

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that vitamin D supplementation was effective in their study in decreasing the risk of autoimmune diseases.

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...

Dried Goji Berries May Protect Aging Eyes

Dried Goji Berries May Protect Aging Eyes

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Scientists at the University of California at Davis found small servings of dried goji berries improved eye health and could protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Dried Goji Berries May Protect Aging Eyes

Scientists at the University of California at Davis found small servings of dried goji berries improved eye health and could protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

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Researchers at the University of Surrey in England found the practice of Taekwondo in school-aged children resulted in better self-regulation, which meant they could better manage and alter their emotions,...

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Martial Arts Improves Mental Health in Children

Researchers at the University of Surrey in England found the practice of Taekwondo in school-aged children resulted in better self-regulation, which meant they could better manage and alter their emotions,...

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.

HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

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New research from Australia shows high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in reversing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in less time than traditional cardio.

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HIIT Works to Reduce Liver Fat Quicker

New research from Australia shows high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective in reversing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in less time than traditional cardio.

Healthy Eating Could Lead to a Bigger Brain

Healthy Eating Could Lead to a Bigger Brain

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Scientists from Deakin University found healthy eating during midlife could be the key to increased brain volume and a reduced risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as people...

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Healthy Eating Could Lead to a Bigger Brain

Scientists from Deakin University found healthy eating during midlife could be the key to increased brain volume and a reduced risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as people...

Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

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Research shows introducing fruit juice at an early age to children could lead to a greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood resulting in higher odds for obesity and...

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Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

Research shows introducing fruit juice at an early age to children could lead to a greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood resulting in higher odds for obesity and...

Flame Retardant Chemicals Affect Brain Development

Flame Retardant Chemicals Affect Brain Development

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Studies conducted at University of California at Riverside showed adult female mice exposed to PBDEs pass those chemicals to their offspring which can result in autism-like changes in the brain.

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Flame Retardant Chemicals Affect Brain Development

Studies conducted at University of California at Riverside showed adult female mice exposed to PBDEs pass those chemicals to their offspring which can result in autism-like changes in the brain.

Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

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Researchers at Brigham Young University found a short cut to ketosis when they discovered people who began a fast with exercise were able to reach ketosis 3.5 hours faster than...

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Exercise is a Short Cut to Ketosis

Researchers at Brigham Young University found a short cut to ketosis when they discovered people who began a fast with exercise were able to reach ketosis 3.5 hours faster than...

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...

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.

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...

Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

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Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that not getting enough natural sunlight each day has a direct impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality.

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Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that not getting enough natural sunlight each day has a direct impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality.

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.

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.