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Can yoga burn fat and increase muscle?

Can yoga burn fat and increase muscle? Let’s take a look at what University of Connecticut researchers uncovered in their new study. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that spans across many millenniums. It is great to strengthen the body and relax the mind, but that is only scratching the surface […]

by July 16, 2017
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Common chemicals in plastic have been linked to chronic disease

Common chemicals in plastic have been linked to chronic disease, according to brand new research from Australia. Phthalates, also called plasticizers have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to make plastic and vinyl […]

by July 15, 2017
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Eating tomatoes can cut skin cancer risk in half

Eating tomatoes can cut skin cancer risk in half, according to the latest research from the Ohio State University. The study press release explained the following results: “This study showed us that we do need to consider sex when exploring different preventive strategies,” said the study’s senior author, Tatiana Oberyszyn, […]

by July 14, 2017
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Drinking more coffee leads to a longer life

Drinking more coffee leads to a longer life, according to the latest research from University of Southern California. The coffee benefits just keep coming! Coffee has shown much health benefits lately and is a huge part of the American lifestyle. According to Harvard research, 54 percent of Americans over the age […]

by July 13, 2017
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Eating strawberries helps reduce mental effects of aging

Eating strawberries helps reduce mental effects of aging, according to the latest research from Salk Institute. The Salk scientists have found evidence that a natural compound found in strawberries called fisetin reduces cognitive decline and inflammation associated with aging. The researchers believe that fisetin may help prevent mental decline and […]

by July 11, 2017
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Drinking while pregnant could have consequences for generations

Drinking while pregnant could have consequences for generations, according to the latest research from University of California, Riverside. All pregnant mothers have heard the warnings about avoiding alcohol while pregnant. Drinking while pregnant can lead to many serious health conditions in newborns, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Scientists have found […]

by July 10, 2017
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Amazon has taken over Whole Foods Market

Amazon has taken over Whole Foods Market, agreeing to a massive $13.7 billion deal that could change the way we shop for organic food. This is Amazon’s biggest acquisition ever, and brings Amazon one step closer to their goal of being an Earth centric company where anybody can find anything […]

by July 7, 2017
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Mediterranean diet helps prevent colon cancer

The Mediterranean diet helps prevent colon cancer, according to new research presented at ESMO 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. The Mediterranean diet is known for its amazing heart health benefits, but the new study shows that it can benefit the brain as well. The diet puts emphasis on fresh and organic […]

by July 6, 2017