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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 32 percent in women by age 50.

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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development.

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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Nix Sweeteners to Avoid Spreading Antibiotic Resistance

May 28, 2021 06:30AM

Four widely used artificial sweeteners—saccharine, sucralose, aspartame and acesulfame potassium—promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in environmental and clinical settings.

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Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

May 28, 2021 06:30AM

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.

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Cultivate Satisfaction to be Healthier and Happier

May 28, 2021 06:30AM

Older people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers.

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Eat Five Veggies and Fruits Daily to Live Longer

May 28, 2021 06:30AM

New research has found that two and three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively, were linked to the most longevity.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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