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A “Nature Pill” Could be Your Antidote to Stress

A “Nature Pill” Could be Your Antidote to S...

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Research from the University of Michigan published in Frontiers in Psychology shows time in nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.

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A “Nature Pill” Could be Your Antidote to S...

Research from the University of Michigan published in Frontiers in Psychology shows time in nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previously Thought

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

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The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

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Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

Low Vitamin D May be a Pain in the Back

Low Vitamin D May be a Pain in the Back

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A new report in the journal Menopause from the North American Menopause Society shows a deficiency in vitamin D is associated with disc degeneration and lower back pain, especially in...

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Low Vitamin D May be a Pain in the Back

A new report in the journal Menopause from the North American Menopause Society shows a deficiency in vitamin D is associated with disc degeneration and lower back pain, especially in...

Poor Nutrition Linked to Lower IQ and Increased Violence

Poor Nutrition Linked to Lower IQ and Increased...

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Multiple studies show a direct link between nutrition and academic performance as well as behavior.

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Poor Nutrition Linked to Lower IQ and Increased...

Multiple studies show a direct link between nutrition and academic performance as well as behavior.

Inconsistent Sleep Times Could Lead to Heart Trouble

Inconsistent Sleep Times Could Lead to Heart Tr...

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Researchers have discovered by analyzing data from wearable technology that not having a consistent sleep time affects your resting heart rate.

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Inconsistent Sleep Times Could Lead to Heart Tr...

Researchers have discovered by analyzing data from wearable technology that not having a consistent sleep time affects your resting heart rate.

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

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Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

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Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

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A new study from Columbia University found women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar were more likely to develop insomnia.

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Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

A new study from Columbia University found women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar were more likely to develop insomnia.

Post-Game Youth Snacks are Detrimental

Post-Game Youth Snacks are Detrimental

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New research shows kids are likely consuming many more calories after the game than they burned during the game and the sugar intake from that one event exceeds the entire...

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Post-Game Youth Snacks are Detrimental

New research shows kids are likely consuming many more calories after the game than they burned during the game and the sugar intake from that one event exceeds the entire...

A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

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Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

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A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liver Disease

Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liv...

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Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a compound in many popular vegetables that has the power to fight fatty liver disease.

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Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liv...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a compound in many popular vegetables that has the power to fight fatty liver disease.

The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

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Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine used brain imaging to discover yoga increases the levels in the brain of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which has been shown to...

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The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine used brain imaging to discover yoga increases the levels in the brain of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which has been shown to...

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

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New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

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Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Bloodstream

Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Blood...

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Researchers found the chemicals in sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate higher than the FDA’s established threshold where they can be presumed safe.

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Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Blood...

Researchers found the chemicals in sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate higher than the FDA’s established threshold where they can be presumed safe.

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in the Gut

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

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Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

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The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

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Researchers have concluded people who drink tea at least three times a week live longer and healthier lives than those who drink less or not at all.

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Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

Researchers have concluded people who drink tea at least three times a week live longer and healthier lives than those who drink less or not at all.

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

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Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

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Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

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A study of more than 180,000 postmenopausal women over the age of 50 showed those who lost weight had lower rates of breast cancer than women whose weight remained the...

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Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

A study of more than 180,000 postmenopausal women over the age of 50 showed those who lost weight had lower rates of breast cancer than women whose weight remained the...

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and Increased Risk for Diabetes

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

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Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...

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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...