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Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

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Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming...

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Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming...

Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

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Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in...

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Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in...

Manuka Honey Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth

Manuka Honey Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth

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Scientists at UCLA found Manuka honey showed promising results in a mouse study when it comes to reducing tumor size in estrogen resistance (ER)-positive breast cancer.

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Manuka Honey Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth

Scientists at UCLA found Manuka honey showed promising results in a mouse study when it comes to reducing tumor size in estrogen resistance (ER)-positive breast cancer.

Most Pregnant Women Don't Drink Enough Water

Most Pregnant Women Don't Drink Enough Water

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A new report from researchers at Penn State University found that two out of three expectant mothers are not reaching the recommended levels of hydration.

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Most Pregnant Women Don't Drink Enough Water

A new report from researchers at Penn State University found that two out of three expectant mothers are not reaching the recommended levels of hydration.

Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

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Researchers from the University of Montreal found sports participation for young children increased their chances of being successful academically through high school and beyond.

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Sports Helps Kids Excel in the Classroom

Researchers from the University of Montreal found sports participation for young children increased their chances of being successful academically through high school and beyond.

A Healthy Diet Can Lower Your Biological Age

A Healthy Diet Can Lower Your Biological Age

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Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco found eating a healthy diet with limited sugar is associated with having a younger biological age at the cellular level.

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A Healthy Diet Can Lower Your Biological Age

Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco found eating a healthy diet with limited sugar is associated with having a younger biological age at the cellular level.

More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

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When it comes to stroke prevention, a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows it's the exercise you do in your free time that determines the likelihood...

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More Activity Needed to Prevent Strokes

When it comes to stroke prevention, a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows it's the exercise you do in your free time that determines the likelihood...

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

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.