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Use Colored LED Lights to Relax

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM

Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights.

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Ginger root
Try Ginger to Lower Diabetes Markers

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM

Ginger root can help to decrease levels of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients.

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Use Green Tea Extract and Curcumin to Ward Off Oral Cancer

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM

Two natural chemopreventive agents—green tea extract and curcumin—have been shown to significantly reduce oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) biomarkers.

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Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM

A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.

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Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM

Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers.

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Melatonin sleep aid for COVID
Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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Glass baby bottle
Use Glass Baby Bottles to Avoid Microplastic Particles

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study.

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Chili peppers for longevity
Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies.

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Propolis for respiratory tract infections
Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

Studies find that propolis and vitamins A, E and D help to reduce symptoms and durations of upper respiratory tract infections.

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Caesarean baby
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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Children brushing teeth with fluoride water
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

Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in 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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