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Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone.

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Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.

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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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The Healing Power of Mindfulness

Sep 30, 2021 10:00AM

The practice of medicine with an integrative approach helps us to introduce ancient concepts inside the rampant technological development.

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Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers.

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Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar.

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Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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Skip Southern Food to Avoid a Heart Attack

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts.

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Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Green tea contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers.

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Relax and Rejuvenate The Body with Bowen Therapy

Aug 31, 2021 07:00AM

Sponsored Content Bowen therapy could be the answer for a fresh start and first step toward feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and out of pain.

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Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery.

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