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Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study.

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Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.

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Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants.

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Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test.

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Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women.

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Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease.

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Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with melanoma, and a study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness.

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Avoid Formaldehyde to Sidestep Cognitive Problems

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life.

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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