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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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A New Look at Saturated Fat

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease.

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Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death.

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Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging.

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Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.

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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.

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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.

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Person sitting at table holding apple in one hand and pushing away plate of donuts with the other

Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.

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Kid sitting at counter looking sleepy, rubbing eye with back of hand with straw in glass of orange juice in mouth

Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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