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08/28/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Exercise is the most powerful lifestyle medicine that prevents the development of multiple chronic diseases
A lot has been said about exercise. Studies have confirmed its many health benefits. One of the many aspects of exercise that needs constant emphasis is that it does more than just help build muscle; it also helps protect from various long-term degenerative conditions. One of the best examples of conditions that exercise protects against […]
07/31/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Endurance exercise can help reduce inflammation
It’s not a secret that exercise has many benefits for the body. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, reduce your risk for chronic disease, or just relieving stress, several minutes of exercise can do wonders. A study that was co-written by faculty from Binghamton University, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital found that exercise can also aid people […]
06/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Do you get enough omega-6 fatty acids? Research finds they protect against premature death, cardiovascular disease
Live longer by adding omega-6 fatty acids to your diet. A study found that omega-6 fatty acids can help prevent premature death as well as cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, discovered that the risk of premature death decreased as the linoleic acid level in the blood increased. Researchers […]
05/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Even simple household chores can counteract the health effects of long sedentary periods
No time to work out? Do household chores instead. A study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise found that even light activities that involves standing, such as folding laundry and washing the dishes, can help reverse the adverse effects of long sedentary periods. In the study, a team of researchers from Western State Colorado […]
05/02/2018
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By Janine Acero
Do you know the signs of an allergic reaction? 7 ways your body tries to tell you
Many people, adults and children alike, deal with allergies on a regular basis. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, there are more than 50 million Americans who suffer from some type of allergy. Most of the time, the body responds to various allergens with mild reactions such as sneezing, a runny […]
05/02/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
New procedure reverses blindness by transplanting a stem cell patch onto the eye to boost light sensitive cells
We may someday help seniors currently suffering from macular degeneration regain their eyesight. That’s because scientists at the University College London (UCL) and the Moorefields Eye Hospital in London have just restored the eyesight of an 86-year-old man and a woman in her 60s through a patch of stem cells which treated the damaged area in […]
04/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eating nuts and seeds found to cut your risk of premature death by HALF
If you want to live longer, eat more nuts and seeds. According to a study, eating these foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, cuts the risk of premature death by nearly half. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that levels of the fatty acid omega-6, which can be found in […]
03/23/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Vitamin D found to reduce risk of death for those with heart disease
When you find out that you or a loved one has heart disease, panic is an understandable reaction. After all, it’s the leading cause of death in the U.S. and many other countries. Despite this ominous status, however, there are several things you can do to stack the odds in your favor. You’re probably already […]
02/21/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
FAKE SCIENCE: New JAMA study falsely claims no benefit for heart disease sufferers taking omega 3s – but there are major flaws in their “research”
When a natural cure starts to gain a lot of attention for its efficacy in treating a particular ailment, those who profit from the conventional medical treatments do their best to downplay its abilities and protect their income stream. A recent meta-analysis in JAMA Cardiology casting doubt on omega-3 supplementation’s cardiovascular benefits is so flawed […]
12/05/2017
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By Janine Acero
Aging without disease: Scientists have discovered that nervous system function can be restored with proper lifestyle adjustments
A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison reports that thin myelin sheaths are able to restore the impaired nervous system of animals with long life spans and can support its function for years after the onset of a disease. Myelin is a vital insulating sheet or layer wrapping the nerve fibers found in the central nervous […]
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