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Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Statin in Trial

Dec 01, 2014 10:58AM

Chinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin.Sixty-

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

Dec 01, 2014 10:58AM

A Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as

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Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

Algae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducin

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

Recent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.Scientists from

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Treadmill Desks Boost Job Performance

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

In addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for

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Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

Conventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), accordi

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

Researchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus a

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

Nov 01, 2014 03:41PM

Researchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

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Yoga Practices Pump Up Detoxifying Antioxidants

Sep 24, 2014 05:22PM

Indian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hath

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Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

Sep 24, 2014 05:14PM

Research from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture—also called auricular acupuncture—can allevia

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Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

Sep 24, 2014 05:06PM

An extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities

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Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

Sep 24, 2014 04:54PM

Research from Columbia Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. T

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