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Whole Grains Help Us Eat Less

Mar 31, 2018 11:29PM

When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inf

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Mold Causes Allergies

Mar 31, 2018 11:26PM

It is typically known that mold can cause or contribute to seasonal allergies, skin irritations and digestive issues. Here are three common sources of mold.Basement: Mold thrives in basements because

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Leafy Greens Lower Risk for Heart Disease

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduc

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Gooseberries are Good for the Gut

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omepra

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Health Benefits of Bone Broth

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Consuming broth made from animal bones has become a trend, but this practice has been around for a long time. Bone broth contains collagen which supports heathy skin hair and nails. Also, in the broth

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Eating Meat Raises Diabetes Risk

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Hea

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Positive Outlook Powers Osteoarthritis Patients

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Research at Penn State University published in the journal Health Psychology shows that being more enthusiastic and optimistic about getting things done upon waking up in the morning increases the phy

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Wellness Coaching Leads To Better Lifestyle Choices

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

Stress is the root cause of many health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea. Having a stressful life leads us to make poor self-care choices, and the stress could

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Saunas Lower Blood Pressure

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

University of Eastern Finland research on 1,621 men found that four to seven saunas per week can cut high blood pressure risk in half. Their conclusion states, “Regular sauna bathing is associated wit

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Toxic Effects of Lead on Reproductive Health

Mar 01, 2018 02:00AM

  In a new working paper from the West Virginia University Department of Economics, authors Daniel S. Grossman and David J.G. Slutsky found that during the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Mi

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