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Longer School Lunch Means Healthier Eating

Longer School Lunch Means Healthier Eating

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Research shows when school children have ample time at the lunch table the likelihood they will eat fruits and vegetables increases dramatically.

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Longer School Lunch Means Healthier Eating

Research shows when school children have ample time at the lunch table the likelihood they will eat fruits and vegetables increases dramatically.

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.

Skipping Breakfast Puts You in a Nutrition Deficit

Skipping Breakfast Puts You in a Nutrition Deficit

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Researchers at Ohio State University found adults who skip breakfast are likely to be low on nutrients commonly found in breakfast foods all day.

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Skipping Breakfast Puts You in a Nutrition Deficit

Researchers at Ohio State University found adults who skip breakfast are likely to be low on nutrients commonly found in breakfast foods all day.

Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

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Researchers at University College London found children on a vegan diet had better heart health than children who ate meat but had several nutritional deficiencies that stunted their growth and...

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Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

Researchers at University College London found children on a vegan diet had better heart health than children who ate meat but had several nutritional deficiencies that stunted their growth and...

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.

More Sleep Means Lower Blood Pressure for College Students

More Sleep Means Lower Blood Pressure for Colle...

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Researchers at Penn State found an increase of 43 minutes per night of sleep for college students in their study equated to a drop in systolic blood pressure of seven...

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More Sleep Means Lower Blood Pressure for Colle...

Researchers at Penn State found an increase of 43 minutes per night of sleep for college students in their study equated to a drop in systolic blood pressure of seven...

Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Building Muscle

Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Bui...

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Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.

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Plant Protein Similar to Animal Protein for Bui...

Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.

More Fruits and Vegetables Means Less Stress

More Fruits and Vegetables Means Less Stress

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Scientists in Australia discovered those in their study who ate the most fruits and vegetables had 10 percent lower stress levels than those who ate less.

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More Fruits and Vegetables Means Less Stress

Scientists in Australia discovered those in their study who ate the most fruits and vegetables had 10 percent lower stress levels than those who ate less.

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.

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.

Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

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Researchers at Penn State University discovered lean red meat paired with the Mediterranean diet actually reduced the heart disease risk for study participants.

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Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

Researchers at Penn State University discovered lean red meat paired with the Mediterranean diet actually reduced the heart disease risk for study participants.

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

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Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

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No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

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Scientists in Australia say a cup of leafy green vegetables a day is critical for muscle strength.

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Leafy Greens Important for Muscle Strength

Scientists in Australia say a cup of leafy green vegetables a day is critical for muscle strength.

Resolving Arguments Quickly Promotes a Healthier Life

Resolving Arguments Quickly Promotes a Healthie...

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Researchers at Oregon State University found people who quickly resolved a conflict significantly reduced the associated negative emotional response and in some instances erased it completely by the next day.

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Resolving Arguments Quickly Promotes a Healthie...

Researchers at Oregon State University found people who quickly resolved a conflict significantly reduced the associated negative emotional response and in some instances erased it completely by the next day.