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Breast Feeding Reduces Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
Women who have a family history of breast cancer lowered their risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer by 59% if they breast fed, according to this study. While some studies...
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4 Healthy Behaviors Reduce Chronic Disease Risk
Adhering to four simple healthy lifestyle factors can have a strong impact on the prevention of chronic disease, according to a report published in the August 10/24 issue of Archives...
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How to Choose a Good Running Shoe
If you’re in the market to buy new running shoes, choosing the right pair might seem like a daunting task. You may not be familiar with your foot type and...
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A Probiotic a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away
Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two...
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8 Tips to Keep Your Home Green
The expression ‘green living’ or ‘going green’ has gained momentum in the U.S. over the past few years. Because of its growing popularity, many households are adopting new habits and...
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Boosting Brain Health with Exercise
In case you need another reason to start or stick with an exercise routine, consider recent research linking exercise to improvements in cognitive function. Beyond helping you maintain a healthy...
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Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating
Regular yoga practice is associated with mindfulness and people with mindful eating are less likely to be overweight as measured by body mass index (BMI), a new study says. The...
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Dietary Intake of Fish Oil Offers Cardioprotective Benefits
Evidence is increasing that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fats docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) play a cardioprotective role in patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases and in healthy individuals, a...
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More Patients Took Antidepressants & Antipsychotics Together
The rate of antidepressant use doubled from 5.8% in 1996 to 10.1% in 2005, from 13.3 to 27.0 million persons, a new study says. Study results will be published in...
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Breast Cancer Cell Finding Leads to Treatment Roadmap
Scientists from Walter + Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (Melbourne) discovered a population of breast cells called luminal progenitor cells that are likely to be responsible for breast cancers...
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Nutrient Profiling Systems
Several new on-package nutrition symbols are designed to inform consumers about the nutrient profile of products. Are these programs going to help consumers or just simply add to their confusion?...
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Short-Term Risks After Bariatric Surgery Low
Short-term complications and death rates were low following bariatric surgery in extremely obese patients, according to the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery or LABS-1. These study findings are reported in...