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New Discoveries about the Microbiome
Emerging research is revealing how the microbiome not only affects digestion, but joint, skin, cardiovascular and immune health. Numerous studies also suggest that the health of our microbiome determines whether...
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Being in Love
You suddenly break out into a cold sweat. Your heart starts to race, your mouth goes dry, and you feel lightheaded. Funny how the symptoms of love often mimic the...
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Too Many Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Even after the rush of the holiday season, many of us feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done. Sacrificing sleep time and feeling...
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Walnuts
Walnuts are plants in the tree nut family. This family also includes Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts and pistachios. Covering the walnut shell is a green...
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Health Benefits of Coffee
With September 29th marked as National Coffee Day, look for national chains and local coffee houses offering free or discounted cups of coffee. In celebration of this day, now is...
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AHA Recommends Upper Limit on Sugar Intake
The American Heart Association released today specific recommendations about the amount of sugars that can be consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet. The message? Americans need to cut way...
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Least Fit Adults Benefit Most from Modest Exercise
Modest regular physical activity significantly reduces the risk of dying in the least fit individuals, a new study suggests. The study was published in this month’s Medicine & Science in...
