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Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora.

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Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.

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Pregnant woman practicing prenatal care
Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in the children during their early and teen years.

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Ashwagandha root extract for treating anxiety
Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels.

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Schisandra chinensis for building muscle strength
Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations.

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Ginger extract to relieve hay fever
Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product.

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Generous people giving and improving longevity
Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being.

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Earth's magnetic fields
Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

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Beach with rising sea level
Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century.

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Luminescent solar concentrator textile
New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.

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Person smiling creating positive thoughts
Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude.

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Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study.

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Orange Citrus with Vitamin C
Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.

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Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cruciferous Vegetables
Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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