Health Concerns

Health Concerns

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This Weight Loss Herb is Proven By Medical Research

Although gymnema sylvestre has been used in traditional medical disciplines since the 6th century B.C., you’ve probably never heard of it. Those in the...
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Social Isolation May Be the Most Serious Public Health Hazard of the 21st Century?

We now have the ability to connect almost immediately to anyone, anywhere, anytime, but the number of people who feel socially isolated is rising....
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Red Cabbage Microgreens: A Superfood Discovery!

The mature red cabbage plant is full of nutrients that help to keep your immune system primed, your eyesight protected, your body free of...
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The Popular (And Totally Legal) Pesticide Linked to Parkinson’s

Two decades of research have established a link between paraquat, one of the longest-used weed killers, and Parkinson’s disease. Britain, the European Union, and...
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One Hour of Sleep: A Matter of Life and Death

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently conducted the first-ever study to actually quantify the relationship between lack of sleep and car crash risk....
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The Deadly Antibiotic Crisis of 2017—And How to Prepare for It

Experts believe that in 2017, common bacterial infections may become a deadly threat. Growing resistance to antibiotics across the globe could mean that a...
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It’s Time to Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good—Here’s Why

The allure of artificial sweeteners hooks an estimated 180 million Americans. With zero calories and 200 times the sweetness of sugar, artificial sweeteners like...
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The Real Secret to Living to 100? Plants, According to the Largest Diet Study...

Amidst contentious debates and conflicting advice about the health risks and benefits of various diets, a new study makes a strong case for plant-based...

How Reading Boosts Brain Power and Protects Brain Health

The more you use your brain, the more your thinking capacity expands. This is one of those deceptively simple facts. On the surface, it...
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This Breathing Technique Helps Alleviate Depression in Just One Session

A growing body of evidence shows that a breathing-based meditation practice called Sudarshan Kriya can help to lift depression and release negative emotions. Sundarshan Kriya...