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Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

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In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

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Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

Increased Oxygen Leads to Deeper Sleep

Increased Oxygen Leads to Deeper Sleep

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Increasing the oxygen level of rats in this study meant their brains experienced more slow-wave sleep patterns.

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Increased Oxygen Leads to Deeper Sleep

Increasing the oxygen level of rats in this study meant their brains experienced more slow-wave sleep patterns.

Raspberries Beneficial for Pre-Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Raspberries Beneficial for Pre-Diabetes and Ins...

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A new study conducted at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago found eating raspberries is beneficial in controlling blood glucose in those who are pre-diabetic or have issues with...

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Raspberries Beneficial for Pre-Diabetes and Ins...

A new study conducted at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago found eating raspberries is beneficial in controlling blood glucose in those who are pre-diabetic or have issues with...

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Excessive Sitting

Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

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Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

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Physical Activity Negates Mortality Risk of Exc...

Too much sitting has been linked to shortened life spans but it was previously unclear if there was a way to offset the risk aside from not sitting for so...

Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

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Men at risk of type 2 diabetes in Australia had promising results controlling their blood sugar just by restricting the time period during which they ate. That’s what a report...

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Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

Men at risk of type 2 diabetes in Australia had promising results controlling their blood sugar just by restricting the time period during which they ate. That’s what a report...

Vitamin C Shown to Shorten ICU Stay

Vitamin C Shown to Shorten ICU Stay

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Researchers analyzed 12 trials with a total of 1,766 patients and found those given vitamin C supplementation had their length of stay in the ICU shortened by an average of...

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Vitamin C Shown to Shorten ICU Stay

Researchers analyzed 12 trials with a total of 1,766 patients and found those given vitamin C supplementation had their length of stay in the ICU shortened by an average of...

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.

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

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A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

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1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

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Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.

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Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

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Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

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Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

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Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

Seniors More Prone to Dehydration

Seniors More Prone to Dehydration

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Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing found the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration which can lead to among other things urinary tract infections and frequent falls.

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Seniors More Prone to Dehydration

Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing found the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration which can lead to among other things urinary tract infections and frequent falls.

Once a Week Sufficient for Weightlifting Seniors

Once a Week Sufficient for Weightlifting Seniors

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Lifting weights is great for seniors when it comes to maintaining strength and flexibility but it doesn't have to be a full-time pursuit because new research shows it positively affects...

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Once a Week Sufficient for Weightlifting Seniors

Lifting weights is great for seniors when it comes to maintaining strength and flexibility but it doesn't have to be a full-time pursuit because new research shows it positively affects...

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

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Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

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Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

Study Shows How Sleep Affects Heart Health

Study Shows How Sleep Affects Heart Health

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Researchers discovered when sleep is sound there is a link between the brain, bone marrow and blood vessels that protect against the development of atherosclerosis or a hardening of the...

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Study Shows How Sleep Affects Heart Health

Researchers discovered when sleep is sound there is a link between the brain, bone marrow and blood vessels that protect against the development of atherosclerosis or a hardening of the...

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.

Lack of Sleep Can be a Real Pain

Lack of Sleep Can be a Real Pain

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New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows the body’s ability to manage pain is controlled in part by the amount of sleep it gets.

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Lack of Sleep Can be a Real Pain

New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows the body’s ability to manage pain is controlled in part by the amount of sleep it gets.

Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Bleeding

Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Blee...

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A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can increase the risk of...

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Frequent Aspirin Use Increases the Risk of Blee...

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attacks and strokes can increase the risk of...