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Low Vitamin D
Low Vitamin D Linked to Risk of Death

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine determined that vitamin D deficiency increases mortality risk.

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Smartphones Make Poor Babysitters

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

Parents are busy people, often juggling multiple commitments. Add a toddler meltdown to the mix, and it is easy to understand why parents may reach for a tablet, smartphone or other screen to calm and occupy the child.

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Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

A new study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that short bursts of intense movement are associated with a lower risk of premature death.

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New Insights on Water Consumption Requirements

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

We have been conditioned to believe that eight glasses of water are required each day, but new research published in Science found that daily water needs vary based on numerous factors.

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Rise in Children With Autism

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

In March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been steadily on the rise.

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Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health.

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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women.

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Nature for Seniors
Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease.

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established.

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Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms
Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life.

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Water Birth Benefits
Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting.

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Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits
Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM

Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health.

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Exercise for the Brain
Exercise for the Brain

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM

Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function.

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De-Stress With Sauerkraut
De-Stress With Sauerkraut

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels.

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Screening Children for Anxiety
Screening Children for Anxiety

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM

A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms.

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