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Processed meats increase the risk of developing colon cancer

Processed meats increase the risk of developing colon cancer, according to the latest research from the American Institute for Cancer Research. We are big fans of the mediterranean diet and our golden rule is to eat all in moderation. The key is to avoid refined sugar, sweets, all processed foods […]

by September 12, 2017
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Drinking coffee can lower risk of early death

Drinking coffee can lower risk of early death, according to the latest research from the European Society of Cardiology. 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 of 18 drink coffee every day. The […]

by September 11, 2017
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Can eating healthy fats help you live longer?

We have seen how healthy fats can help your heart and even aid in weight loss efforts. Can eating healthy fats help you live longer? A new study from UC Davis aimed to find out how a high fat or ketogenic diet can help with longevity and physical strength. “The […]

by September 9, 2017
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Drinking coffee may delay diabetes development

Drinking coffee may delay diabetes development, according to the latest research from the American Chemical Society. 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 of 18 drink coffee every day. The beverage used to […]

by September 7, 2017
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Vitamin C stops cancer in its tracks

Vitamin C stops cancer in its tracks, or at least helps, according to new research from New York University’s Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. According to Mayo Clinic: “Leukemia is cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system… Your white blood cells are potent infection […]

by September 5, 2017
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Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing endometriosis

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing endometriosis, according to the latest research from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. According to MedlinePlus: “We found that women who breastfed for a greater duration were less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis,” said corresponding author Leslie Farland, ScM, ScD, a research scientist at […]

by September 4, 2017
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Probiotics can prevent sepsis in infants

Probiotics can prevent sepsis in infants, according to the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The researchers found that a special mixture of beneficial bacteria reduced incidences of sepsis in infants in India by 40 percent. The cost to treat each infant was only $1 each. […]

by September 2, 2017
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Ibuprofen can increase blood pressure in arthritis patients

Ibuprofen can increase blood pressure in arthritis patients, according to the latest research from the European Society of Cardiology. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most commonly prescribed painkillers in the world. It is especially recommended for arthritis. These drugs have warnings about blood pressure increases, but little data is known […]

by August 31, 2017