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Fewer Symptoms, Lower Analgesic Use and Lower Body Weight
Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain, Image:  anat chant/Shutterstock.com Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumber-shaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at...

Increases Blood Vessel Dilation and Reduces Artery Plaque
Nuts Improve Blood Vessel Health, Image: Jula Store/Shutterstock.com Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists. In a two-day...

May Lead to Lung Infections Through Inhalation of Steam
Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads, Image: Dmitry Bruskov/Shutterstock.com Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of...

Impacts the Ability to Conceive
Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility, Image: Alliance/Shutterstock.com In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with...

Supplements Increase Endurance
Beet Juice Boosts Stamina, Image: verca/Shutterstock.com Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with...

Common Roadside Weed Has Health Benefits
Nettle Leaf Helps Inflammatory Bowel Patients, Image: Maxal Tamor/Shutterstock.com Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and...

Program Improves Children's Fitness
Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier, Image: LeManna/Shutterstock.com Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and...

For the Entire Family!
5 Ways To Support Gut Health, Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com When it comes to your overall health, the gut is not to be ignored. In fact, are you aware that your gut has its own “brain” or nervous system? The enteric nervous system has more nerve cells than...

Even For Those Who Exercise
Sitting is the New Smoking Even exercisers can be sedentary. Think how many hours a day are spent sitting at your desk, in your car or on the couch. The reality is that even those of us who do exercise an hour per day can...

Ways to Increase Longevity
Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life, Image: Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock.com Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used...

Dangers with Phone and Tablet Screens
Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk, Image: rzymuR/Shutterstock.com Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new...

Health Benefits of Popular Holiday Dish
Yams Protect Against Liver Damage, Image: Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research...

Multiple Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus, Image: Pavel Shlykov/Shutterstock.com Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with...

Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory, Image: pullia/Shutterstock.com In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either...

Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning
Antagonized Students, Image: kckate16/Shutterstock.com Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their...

Good Diets Prevent Hearing Loss
Eating Well Protects Hearing, Image: Daxiao Productions/Shutterstock.com A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from...

Electronic device 95 Percent Effective
Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer, Image: Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using...

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth, Image: topseller/Shutterstock.com In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have...

May Lead to Impulsiveness and ADHD
Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains, Image: NYS/Shutterstock.com Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been...

Contributes to Cardio and Metabolic Health
Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria, Image: Tim UR/Shutterstock.com Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to...

Opens Door to Reducing Cardiovascular Disease
Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health, Image: metamorworks/Shutterstock.com A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new...

Tip-Of-The-Tongue Word Loss Not Associated With Memory Loss
Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with...

Cooking and Processing Limit Nutrients
Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health, Image: Artem Kutsenko/Shutterstock.com Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed...

The 5R Approach to Healing
The Wisdom of the Natural Healing Process, Image: Naturopathic Medicine in Michigan is a distinctively holistic approach to health and healing that recognizes the wisdom of the natural healing process of the body and emphasizes...

Natural Therapies for Preventing  Colds and Flu, Image: As the temperatures drop many of us are enjoying the cooler weather. As summer turns to fall this, unfortunately, is also the beginning of the cold and flu season. The best way to stave off infection is...

Holistic Relief for TMJ Dysfunction and Headache, Image: Most adults clench, “grind,” or brux their teeth at night while asleep. Few are aware of this paranormal activity because they are asleep. The masseter (jaw) muscle can create 1300 pounds per square inch of stress resulting in...

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