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Mom's Fiber Intake Protects Developing Baby's Heart

Mom's Fiber Intake Protects Developing Baby's H...

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Scientists from Monash University in Australia working with mice found that a mother's high-fiber diet during pregnancy can provide her baby's heart added protection from cardiovascular disease.

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Scientists from Monash University in Australia working with mice found that a mother's high-fiber diet during pregnancy can provide her baby's heart added protection from cardiovascular disease.

Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

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New research from the University of Queensland in Australia found high-intensity interval exercise over a six-month period improves brain function in older adults for up to five years.

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Brain Boost from Exercise can Last Years

New research from the University of Queensland in Australia found high-intensity interval exercise over a six-month period improves brain function in older adults for up to five years.

Plant-Based Nitrate Better than from Animals

Plant-Based Nitrate Better than from Animals

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Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia found nitrate from plant sources are associated with a lower risk of mortality, while nitrate from animal-based foods and processed meat is...

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Plant-Based Nitrate Better than from Animals

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia found nitrate from plant sources are associated with a lower risk of mortality, while nitrate from animal-based foods and processed meat is...

Prunes Contribute to Stronger Bones

Prunes Contribute to Stronger Bones

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Scientists at Penn State University found prunes were able to slow the progression of age-related bone loss and reduce the risk of fracture in a study of postmenopausal women.

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Prunes Contribute to Stronger Bones

Scientists at Penn State University found prunes were able to slow the progression of age-related bone loss and reduce the risk of fracture in a study of postmenopausal women.

Nuts Could Help You Lose Weight

Nuts Could Help You Lose Weight

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Researchers at the University of South Australia found that those who added nuts to their low calorie diet were more successful at losing weight than those who avoided nuts.

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Nuts Could Help You Lose Weight

Researchers at the University of South Australia found that those who added nuts to their low calorie diet were more successful at losing weight than those who avoided nuts.

Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Psychosis

Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Psychosis

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Scientists at Queens University Belfast and elsewhere discovered that young adults with persistently high omega-6 levels compared to omega-3 and low levels of the specific omega-3 DHA had more psychotic...

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Low Omega-3 Levels Linked to Psychosis

Scientists at Queens University Belfast and elsewhere discovered that young adults with persistently high omega-6 levels compared to omega-3 and low levels of the specific omega-3 DHA had more psychotic...

Orange Peel May Improve Heart Health

Orange Peel May Improve Heart Health

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A new study from the University of Florida found an extract in orange peels could be used to improve cardiovascular health.

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Orange Peel May Improve Heart Health

A new study from the University of Florida found an extract in orange peels could be used to improve cardiovascular health.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Mediterranean Diet Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety

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Scientists from the University of South Australia have found the Mediterranean diet is able to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

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Mediterranean Diet Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Scientists from the University of South Australia have found the Mediterranean diet is able to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

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A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

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Short Exercise Breaks Refocus Your Attention Span

A psychology professor at Ohio State, whose students were having trouble remaining engaged during an entire lecture, found a quick exercise break is just what is needed to regain focus...

Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

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Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered increased cardio fitness cuts the risk of dying from any cause by nearly 20 percent.

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Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk Dramatically

Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered increased cardio fitness cuts the risk of dying from any cause by nearly 20 percent.

Enjoying Nature Linked to Lower Inflammation

Enjoying Nature Linked to Lower Inflammation

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Researchers at Cornell University found that more frequent positive contact with nature was associated with lower circulating levels of three different indicators of inflammation.

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Enjoying Nature Linked to Lower Inflammation

Researchers at Cornell University found that more frequent positive contact with nature was associated with lower circulating levels of three different indicators of inflammation.

Red Cabbage Improves Intestinal Health

Red Cabbage Improves Intestinal Health

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Researchers from the University of Missouri found the juice from red cabbage was able to alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health issues in laboratory mice.

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Red Cabbage Improves Intestinal Health

Researchers from the University of Missouri found the juice from red cabbage was able to alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health issues in laboratory mice.

Weight Training Helps Seniors Defeat Anxiety and Depression

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New research from Brazil shows weight training can improve the mental health of seniors, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.

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Weight Training Helps Seniors Defeat Anxiety an...

New research from Brazil shows weight training can improve the mental health of seniors, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression.

Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

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New research from Norway says staying physically active can increase a person's pain tolerance and reduce the risk of and possibly the effects of chronic pain.

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Exercise is Helpful in Beating Chronic Pain

New research from Norway says staying physically active can increase a person's pain tolerance and reduce the risk of and possibly the effects of chronic pain.

Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

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Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal found the simple technique of adding cranberries to the diets of highly competitive runners was able to boost their performance.

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Cranberries Give Competitive Runners a Boost

Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal found the simple technique of adding cranberries to the diets of highly competitive runners was able to boost their performance.

Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

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Scientists at King's College London found daily fiber supplements were able to improve brain function in people over the age of 60 in just 12 weeks.

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Fiber Supplements Improve Brain Function

Scientists at King's College London found daily fiber supplements were able to improve brain function in people over the age of 60 in just 12 weeks.

Good Sleep Stimulates Immunity

Good Sleep Stimulates Immunity

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Scientists believe they now we know why sleep helps when you are sick as new research from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany shows what happens to the immune...

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Good Sleep Stimulates Immunity

Scientists believe they now we know why sleep helps when you are sick as new research from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany shows what happens to the immune...

Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Save Billions

Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Sav...

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Researchers at City University of New York say by increasing participation to targeted levels by 2030 could improve physical and mental health of many children and save as much as...

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Increasing Youth Sports Participation Could Sav...

Researchers at City University of New York say by increasing participation to targeted levels by 2030 could improve physical and mental health of many children and save as much as...