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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health, Image: Valentyn Volkov /Shutterstock.comResveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heart-protective...

Music Soothes Pain after Surgery, Image: Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.comResearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in...

Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk, Image: Aleksandra Gigowska/Shutterstock.comResearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer...

Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol, Image: IVL/Shutterstock.comSpirulina platensis, a single-celled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic...

Women Live Longer When Surrounded by Greenery, Image: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality...

Bone Density and Cavity Prevention, Image: Bones and teeth require the right form of minerals and an absorbable form of vitamin D3. Sometimes bones and teeth need a helper to...

Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia, Image: Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock.comA study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive...

Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily, Image: CANDYBOX IMAGES/SHUTTERSTOCK.COMResearchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, examined the effectiveness of tonsillectomies in...

Caring for Others Prolongs Life, Image: NESTOR RIZHNIAK/SHUTTERSTOCK.COMResearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than...

Less Salt Reduces Nighttime Potty Visits, Image: ifong/Shutterstock.comA study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of...

Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More, Image: yevgeniy11/Shutterstock.comResearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected...

Rolfing® Structural Integration, Image: Kathleen StrauchOver time after repetitive motion injuries, surgery or accidents, tissue can become restricted which limits the function in...

Meditation and Music Aid In Early Alzheimer’s Stages, Image: Studio Grand Ouest/Shutterstock.comA new study from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, reveals that listening to music and practicing meditation may help improve...

Yoga Eases Eating Disorders, Image: fizkes/Shutterstock.comResearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce...

Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger, Image: iMarzi/Shutterstock.comBeets contain high levels of dietary nitrate, which can increase blood flow and improve exercise performance. Researchers from...

Massage Relieves Chronic Back Pain, Image: Valua Vitaly/Shutterstock.comResearchers from Indiana University-Purdue University, in Indianapolis, set out to find out if massage therapy...

Eating Fruit Lowers Cardiac Risk, Image: Alliance/Shutterstock.comScientists from the University of Oxford and the Chinese Medical Academy studied...

Chinese Fungi Relieve Asthma Suffering, Image: eWilding/Shutterstock.comResearchers from Capital Medical University, in Beijing, China, tested the effectiveness of Cordyceps sinensis, a traditional Chinese...

Relaxation and Positive Feedback, Image: MJTH/Shutterstock.comSussex University researchers in the UK tested the brain activity of 17 healthy subjects as they listened to...

Maple Syrup Gives Good Gut, Image: MaraZe/Shutterstock.comResearchers from the University of Rhode Island have discovered that pure maple syrup contains...

Meditating Raises Spirits More than a Vacation, Image: PopTika/Shutterstock.comScientists from the University of California at San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School, in Boston, tested the effect of vacations and meditation on the genes o...

Sufficient Sleep Supports Immunity, Image: ASIA IMAGES GROUP/SHUTTERSTOCK.COMA study from the University of Washington, in Seattle, tested the relationship of immune system functioning to lack of adequate sleep. To rule out...

The Body’s FasciaFascia is a word that has received much attention in the last few years. There is even a yearly international conference to...

Post-Stroke Exercise Improves Brain FunctionResearch from the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, has established that structured physical activity following a stroke can significantly...

Coal Phase-Out Boosts HealthThe province of Ontario began a complete phase-out of its coal-fired power plants in 2005, with all of them having...

Unique Inflamed Gut Linked to Type 1 DiabetesResearchers in Milan, Italy, have found that individuals with Type 1 diabetes display a unique inflammatory signature and microbiome in...

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