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Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels.

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Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating.

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Man holding chest from experiencing heartburn symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux

Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies.

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B12 and Prenatal Supplements Gain Official Nod

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

In updated dietary guidelines, the U.S.D.A. and the Department of Health and Human Services have endorsed the specific use of certain supplements, particularly prenatal vitamins and B12.

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Use Colored LED Lights to Relax

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights.

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Try Ginger to Lower Diabetes Markers

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Ginger root can help to decrease levels of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients.

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Use Green Tea Extract and Curcumin to Ward Off Oral Cancer

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Two natural chemopreventive agents—green tea extract and curcumin—have been shown to significantly reduce oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) biomarkers.

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Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.

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Person practicing mindfulness for cardiovascular health

Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers.

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Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies.

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