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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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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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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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For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.

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Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Have Conflicts Mediated for Best Results

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM

Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues.

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Try Rhodiola and Black Cohosh for Menopausal Symptoms

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM

The herb black cohosh, long been used to relieve menopausal symptoms, is most effective when combined with rhodiola, an adaptogenic herb known for balancing stress hormones.

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Take Vitamin D and Calcium to Reduce Vertigo

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM

A study finds that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can help to reduce episodes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

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Get B12 in a Vegan Diet from Dough Fermentation

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM

Fermenting dough using Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria along with Lactobacillus brevis can produce enough B12 to fulfill the nutritional need for vegans.

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Do Aerobic Exercises to Improve Fatty Liver Condition

Oct 30, 2020 06:30AM

A new study finds that aerobic exercise can have significant improvements in markers of liver and metabolic health, helping those with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).

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