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Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College Students

Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College St...

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Research shows many students lose sleep because of a condition called nomophomia, which is the fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.

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Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College St...

Research shows many students lose sleep because of a condition called nomophomia, which is the fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

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Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Key Nutrients Reduce Symptoms and Duration of Illness

Key Nutrients Reduce Symptoms and Duration of I...

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Researchers at Oregon State University found older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with high amounts of zinc and vitamin C had less severe symptoms and shorter...

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Key Nutrients Reduce Symptoms and Duration of I...

Researchers at Oregon State University found older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with high amounts of zinc and vitamin C had less severe symptoms and shorter...

Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

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Researcher shows people who engage in perceptually demanding activities may miss fullness cues and consumed more food than those who eat while performing tasks that required less attention.

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Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

Researcher shows people who engage in perceptually demanding activities may miss fullness cues and consumed more food than those who eat while performing tasks that required less attention.

Fish Oil May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution

Fish Oil May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution

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Researchers at Columbia University have now found omega-3 fatty acids could protect the brain from the damaging effects of air pollution.

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Fish Oil May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution

Researchers at Columbia University have now found omega-3 fatty acids could protect the brain from the damaging effects of air pollution.

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

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Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

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Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

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Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

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Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

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A new study from Arizona State University highlights the critical importance of hikers staying hydrated in the heat of the summer.

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Hydration's Importance when Hiking in the Heat

A new study from Arizona State University highlights the critical importance of hikers staying hydrated in the heat of the summer.

Accidental Discovery Cures Parkinson’s Disease in Mice

Accidental Discovery Cures Parkinson’s Diseas...

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Researchers found by silencing a particular protein that affects gene expression they were able to regenerate brain cells and reverse Parkinson’s disease in mice.

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Accidental Discovery Cures Parkinson’s Diseas...

Researchers found by silencing a particular protein that affects gene expression they were able to regenerate brain cells and reverse Parkinson’s disease in mice.

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

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Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

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Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

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Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

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Exercise Saves 4 Million Lives Each Year

Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.

Stem Cell Study Shows Fish Oil Helps Depression

Stem Cell Study Shows Fish Oil Helps Depression

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Omega-3 fish oil created an antidepressant response in all people regardless of whether they are prone to respond to pharmaceutical drugs.

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Stem Cell Study Shows Fish Oil Helps Depression

Omega-3 fish oil created an antidepressant response in all people regardless of whether they are prone to respond to pharmaceutical drugs.

Listening to Mozart Reduces Epileptic Seizures

Listening to Mozart Reduces Epileptic Seizures

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Researchers in Canada saw epilepsy patients reduce their seizure count by 35 percent after listening to Mozart daily for three months.

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Listening to Mozart Reduces Epileptic Seizures

Researchers in Canada saw epilepsy patients reduce their seizure count by 35 percent after listening to Mozart daily for three months.

Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

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A newly released study showed office workers exposed to natural light during the day slept an average of 37 additional minutes at night and scored 42 percent better on cognitive...

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Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

A newly released study showed office workers exposed to natural light during the day slept an average of 37 additional minutes at night and scored 42 percent better on cognitive...

Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow and Memory

Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow and Memory

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Researchers at UT Southwestern in Dallas were able to use imaging technology to map blood flow changes in the brain to areas associated with memory as a result of aerobic...

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Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow and Memory

Researchers at UT Southwestern in Dallas were able to use imaging technology to map blood flow changes in the brain to areas associated with memory as a result of aerobic...

Church Attendance Linked to Fewer Deaths of Despair

Church Attendance Linked to Fewer Deaths of Des...

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Researchers from Harvard University found people who attend religious services at least once per week are significantly less likely to die from deaths of despair.

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Church Attendance Linked to Fewer Deaths of Des...

Researchers from Harvard University found people who attend religious services at least once per week are significantly less likely to die from deaths of despair.

Antioxidants Could Reverse Damage Triggered by Chemicals

Antioxidants Could Reverse Damage Triggered by ...

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Researchers at Harvard Medical School saw fertility issues in nematodes triggered by BPA reversed with the use of coenzyme Q10.

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Antioxidants Could Reverse Damage Triggered by ...

Researchers at Harvard Medical School saw fertility issues in nematodes triggered by BPA reversed with the use of coenzyme Q10.

Miscarriage Tied to Commonly Used Chemicals

Miscarriage Tied to Commonly Used Chemicals

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Data suggests exposure to synthetic chemicals commonly used in food packaging and elsewhere may increase a woman’s risk for miscarriage in the second trimester.

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Miscarriage Tied to Commonly Used Chemicals

Data suggests exposure to synthetic chemicals commonly used in food packaging and elsewhere may increase a woman’s risk for miscarriage in the second trimester.