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Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

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A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam shows running provides the same level of relief from depression as a prescription antidepressant.

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Running is Effective in Overcoming Depression

A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam shows running provides the same level of relief from depression as a prescription antidepressant.

Dark Tea Linked to Lower Blood Sugar and Diabetes

Dark Tea Linked to Lower Blood Sugar and Diabetes

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Scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China found those who drank dark tea on a daily basis had a 53 percent lower risk of...

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Dark Tea Linked to Lower Blood Sugar and Diabetes

Scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China found those who drank dark tea on a daily basis had a 53 percent lower risk of...

Low Vitamin D Linked to Elevated Inflammation

Low Vitamin D Linked to Elevated Inflammation

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A recent study from Ireland shows lower levels of vitamin D is associated with more inflammation in older adults.

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Elevated Inflammation

A recent study from Ireland shows lower levels of vitamin D is associated with more inflammation in older adults.

Almonds are Good for Weight Loss and Heart Health

Almonds are Good for Weight Loss and Heart Health

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Researchers in Australia found adding almonds to a low-calorie diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health, despite their fat content.

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Almonds are Good for Weight Loss and Heart Health

Researchers in Australia found adding almonds to a low-calorie diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health, despite their fat content.

Healthy Snacking Promotes Healthy Shopping

Healthy Snacking Promotes Healthy Shopping

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Researchers found those who ate a healthy snack before shopping bought more healthy items than those who ate a treat or shopped on an empty stomach.

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Healthy Snacking Promotes Healthy Shopping

Researchers found those who ate a healthy snack before shopping bought more healthy items than those who ate a treat or shopped on an empty stomach.

Playing Sports Helps a Child’s Mental Health

Playing Sports Helps a Child’s Mental Health

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Playing sports has been shown by researchers in Australia to have long-term mental health benefits for those who participate.

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Playing Sports Helps a Child’s Mental Health

Playing sports has been shown by researchers in Australia to have long-term mental health benefits for those who participate.

Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

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A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

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Exercise Makes Old Brains Seem Young

A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise...

Walking Lowers Death Risk Even Below 5,000 Steps

Walking Lowers Death Risk Even Below 5,000 Steps

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A new report from the European Society of Cardiology shows the daily threshold for lowering your risk of death from any cause is less than 4,000 steps and decreased risk...

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Walking Lowers Death Risk Even Below 5,000 Steps

A new report from the European Society of Cardiology shows the daily threshold for lowering your risk of death from any cause is less than 4,000 steps and decreased risk...

High Sugar Consumption Linked to Kidney Stones

High Sugar Consumption Linked to Kidney Stones

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A new study suggests that high sugar intake increases your chances of developing a kidney stone by nearly 40 percent.

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High Sugar Consumption Linked to Kidney Stones

A new study suggests that high sugar intake increases your chances of developing a kidney stone by nearly 40 percent.

Pecans Shown to Reduce Inflammation and Curb Diabetes

Pecans Shown to Reduce Inflammation and Curb Di...

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Researchers at Texas A&M University have found daily pecan consumption can reduce inflammation and prevent obesity, as well as related issues such as fatty liver disease and diabetes.

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Pecans Shown to Reduce Inflammation and Curb Di...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have found daily pecan consumption can reduce inflammation and prevent obesity, as well as related issues such as fatty liver disease and diabetes.

Vegetarians at Greater Risk for Broken Hip

Vegetarians at Greater Risk for Broken Hip

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A new study from the University of Leeds in England found both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50 percent greater risk of suffering a hip...

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Vegetarians at Greater Risk for Broken Hip

A new study from the University of Leeds in England found both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50 percent greater risk of suffering a hip...

Breastfed Babies More Likely to Survive

Breastfed Babies More Likely to Survive

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New research shows babies had a 33 percent reduced risk of dying in their first year of life if they were breastfed.

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Breastfed Babies More Likely to Survive

New research shows babies had a 33 percent reduced risk of dying in their first year of life if they were breastfed.

Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exercisers

Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exe...

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New research from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that those who confine their exercise to one or two days a week have similar heart-health benefits as those who exercise more...

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Weekend Warriors Benefit as Much as Regular Exe...

New research from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that those who confine their exercise to one or two days a week have similar heart-health benefits as those who exercise more...

Higher Carotene Levels Linked to Clearer Arteries

Higher Carotene Levels Linked to Clearer Arteries

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Researchers from the University of Catalonia in Spain found a high level of carotenes in the blood is linked to a lower incidence of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries which...

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Higher Carotene Levels Linked to Clearer Arteries

Researchers from the University of Catalonia in Spain found a high level of carotenes in the blood is linked to a lower incidence of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries which...

Napping Linked to Larger Brain Volume

Napping Linked to Larger Brain Volume

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A new study from University College London has found regular daytime napping may help preserve brain health by slowing the rate of brain shrinkage during the aging process.

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Napping Linked to Larger Brain Volume

A new study from University College London has found regular daytime napping may help preserve brain health by slowing the rate of brain shrinkage during the aging process.

High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

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New research from the University of Eastern Finland found taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D was able to reduce the risk of A-fib in older men and women in their...

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High Dose Vitamin D Reduced A-fib Risk

New research from the University of Eastern Finland found taking higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D was able to reduce the risk of A-fib in older men and women in their...

Diabetes Reversed with Whole-Food Diet

Diabetes Reversed with Whole-Food Diet

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The American College of Lifestyle Medicine found 37 percent of their study participants were able to achieve complete remission of their type 2 diabetes with a predominantly plant-based, whole-food diet.

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Diabetes Reversed with Whole-Food Diet

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine found 37 percent of their study participants were able to achieve complete remission of their type 2 diabetes with a predominantly plant-based, whole-food diet.

Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

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Researchers at Uppsala University found eating an unhealthy diet affected the quality of the sleep of their study participants.

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Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

Researchers at Uppsala University found eating an unhealthy diet affected the quality of the sleep of their study participants.