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Large Study Finds Plant-Based Diet Lowers Cholesterol
Vegetarian and vegan diets lead to lower blood levels of cholesterol and fats, according to a major new analysis of all evidence from clinical trials published since 1982. Compared to people eating an omnivorous diet, those following a plant-based diet experienced an average...
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Exercise Might Boost Your Tolerance for Pain
One potential solution to reducing chronic pain: Get moving. A new Norwegian study finds that physically active folks have greater pain tolerance compared to sedentary types. Those with higher levels of activity also had higher pain tolerance, according to the report...
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Boost Your Health in Just 5 Minutes Daily
We can all spare five minutes throughout the day. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media posts, simply moving and breathing instead can reap huge health benefits. While many people say their busy schedules don't allow time for formal exercise, experts say a...
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An Apple a Day May Keep Frailty Away
You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols? New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age. Apples and blackberries are among...
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Change These Daily Habits to Ease Painful Joints
As we age, we may notice not-so-pleasant changes in our body, especially painful joints. However, experts say that some of these changes can be mitigated with healthier daily habits. Osteoarthritis affects 30 million U.S. adults, and the numbers are steadily increasing. In...
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A Short Nap May Boost Creativity
Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something. But timing is key, they say. "We found a strong effect of 'sleep onset' on creativity," said study author Kathleen...
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How to Build Healthy Habits That Stick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that six out of 10 adults suffer from a chronic disease. The main causes are poor diet, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol. Making lifestyle changes can improve your overall health and long-term well-being...
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Eating Magnesium-Rich Foods Slows Brain Aging
A new study from the Australian National University found that increasing your intake of foods that are rich in magnesium can leads to less brain shrinkage as we age. This, in turn, is linked to better cognitive performance and a lower risk of dementia. According to The...
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Daily Internet Use Staves Off Dementia in Older Adults
In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day - and the harms that habit can bring. But now a new study of older adults suggests that regular internet use may actually be a boon for older...
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Daily Breathing Program Could Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
A new study reveals that a simple breathing technique, performed for just 20 minutes twice daily, could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in Nature Journal, found that when study participants performed a guided breathing program, which involved...
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The Healing Power of Prayer
Today, the first Thursday in May, is the National Day of Prayer. This day, designated by the United States Congress, asks people "to turn to God in prayer and meditation." For many, prayer offers a connection to our spiritual lives, nurturing our relationships and faith. It...
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Healthy Recipes for Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Friday, May 5th, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. While not a big holiday in Mexico, it has become a celebration of Mexican American culture here in the U.S....
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Study: Medical Marijuana Safely Controls Cancer Pain
Medical marijuana can safely reduce cancer pain, and is apparently so effective that patients wind up taking lower amounts of opioids and other pain meds, a new study reports. Weed produced clinically significant reductions in cancer patients' worst pain, average pain and...
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The Bible Cure for Healing From Trauma
A trauma is a shocking and dangerous event that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you may think that your life or others' lives are in danger. Experiencing trauma is not rare and can affect not only the rest of your life, but also the lives of your...
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Light Therapy Improves Cognitive Function
A new study published in the journal Brain and Behavior found that phototherapy improves cognitive function in dementia patients. With the number of people living with dementia worldwide expecting to triple by the year 2030, the authors of the study noted the effects on...
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Study Uncovers Golf's Benefits for Arthritis Patients
Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis? Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general population. "Golf is a health-enhancing source of...
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Coping With Stress Can Reverse Accelerated Aging
A new study published in Cell Metabolism found that the biological age of humans increases rapidly in response to different forms of stress. But the study also found that this accelerated aging can be reversed after a period of recovery from stress. Before April and Stress...
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Brain Tapping, Measured Breathing Help You Sleep
About two-thirds of American adults suffer from occasional insomnia, says the Sleep Foundation. If left untreated, lack of sleep can cause daytime impairments, such as sleepiness or difficulty concentrating and can lower quality of life. Chronic insomnia puts you at...
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Melatonin Dose Often Higher Than Reported on Label
When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and discovered a disturbing fact: They contained up to 347%...
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Poll: Common Traits of America's Happiest People
America's happiest people value community and close personal relationships as well as a belief in God. They are also generally older. Those are some of the conclusions from the latest Wall Street Journal-NORC poll that found only 12% of Americans describe themselves as...
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Most Effective Home Remedies to Treat Toothache
If you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toothache can lead to bigger problems down the road. According to the...
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What You Should Know About Cracking Your Knuckles
Have you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it's time to debunk the myths about knuckle cracking. Why do people...
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Coffee, Tea Boost Longevity in Adults With Diabetes
Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes. A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages - soda, lemonade and fruit punch - with premature death in people with type 2 diabetes. The link was found...
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Forget the Gym, Hit the Garden!
Experts say that gardening is not only an enjoyable pastime - it can also be as effective as a gym workout. This popular hobby can provide a combination of physical activity as well as strength training, according to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. But...
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New Study Finds Gray Hair Can Regain Pigment
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette's hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Although the tale is untrue - hair that has already grown out of the follicle doesn't change color - there is evidence that psychological stress is associated with graying...