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Lutein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain...
Anticipating surgery can be stressful, and many patients suffer from preoperative anxiety, which can cause serious...
A randomized, double-blind study from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that...
A study from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, in Beijing, reports that Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) can be an effective...
Researchers from the David Grant Medical Center, at Travis Air Force Base, in Fairfield, California, have found that oral doses of...
A September 2016 survey from Packaged Facts, a division of Market Research Group, LLC, showed that as much as 20 percent of...
A study from the Karolinska Institute of Environmental Medicine, in Stockholm, analyzed data on air pollution exposure and lung function in the first and...
A study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine...
Researchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of...
During and after the Christmas/Holiday season many of us experience stress. Nutrition can influence behavior, emotions, the ability to think, memory and even...
The 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly...
A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can...
A clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a...
Research from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood...
Researchers from Northumbria University, in England, have discovered that drinking peppermint tea can improve working and long...
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of...
Cranberries, a staple on most holiday tables, can help women reduce their risk of urinary tract infections (UTI). A recent study published in...
Research published in the Journal of Marketing Research links bright light to healthier food choices. The study observed...
Researchers from the University of São Paulo Medical School, in Brazil, have found high levels of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ear, and...
A study in the journal Pediatrics, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, has found the common childhood habits of thumb sucking...
In 2000, an article in US News and World Report stated that 1 in every 6 children in America suffered from conditions such as autism, aggression, dyslexia and ADHD. The epidemic of...
You truly can have the career and life that you envision, according to Anahid Lisa Derbabian, Licensed Professional Counselor, healer, and life coach, who helps people create...
The human brain does not function optimally in society’s noise-filled environment. The brain, like the body, needs rest to...
Ohio State University researchers have discovered a correlation between bacteria in the gut and behavior in toddlers. Scientists studied the...
Listening to music during a workout or any extended, physically demanding activity can reduce fatigue and improve...
Breast cancer survivors are often plagued by chronic fatigue that lasts long after their treatment is...
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A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that regular exercise during pregnancy can...
A study published in the Journal for Bone and Mineral Research this summer suggests that excessive TV watching during...
According to Douglas Ferner, owner of Live Clean Nutrition, the latest trend in nutrition is bone broth, something our ancestors...
While there can be many causes and types of insomnia, an overactive mind can sometimes make it...
As of June, half of the states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana for humans. People wonder if it’s also suited for pets, too, and...
A new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that...
Scientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as...
Research published in the American Journal of Medicine found that treating people with a blend of cold-pressed sesame oil and rice bran oil significantly...