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Why life can get better as we age — study
Mindfulness helps wellbeing at all ages People say life gets better with age. Now research suggests this may be because […]
Category Archives: Health
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Too much salt weakens the immune system
Study by the University Hospital of Bonn shows: A diet rich in salt weakens the antibacterial immune defense A high-salt […]
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How trans fats assist cell death
Some trans fats enhance a pathway inside the cell that leads to cell death; drugs targeting this mechanism could help […]
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Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome
Researchers from the George Washington University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have evaluated the current explorations of […]
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Older people generally more emotionally healthy, better able to resist daily temptations
The stereotype of grumpy old people apparently doesn’t hold up under closer inspection. A new study from Duke and Vanderbilt […]
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Isoflavones, in tofu and plant proteins, associated with lower heart disease risk
Eating tofu and foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones was associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, […]
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Sugar leads to early death, but not due to obesity
Sugar-rich diets have a negative impact on health independent of obesity reports a new study led by the MRC London […]
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To reap heart benefits of a plant-based diet, avoid junk food
Plant-based diet found to reduce cardiovascular risk, but only if foods are healthful Plant-based diets are becoming more popular in […]
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Study: Daily avocado consumption improves attention in persons with overweight, obesity
An avocado a day improves the ability to focus attention for overweight or obese adults, Illinois researchers found in a […]
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New study confirms value of family meals
Propels family meals movement as Americans celebrate National Nutrition Month A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education […]