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Chocolate may prevent and treat diabetes

Chocolate may prevent and treat diabetes, according to the latest research from Brigham Young University. Chocolate may be the secret to improving brain function, according to new research from Italy. Looks like chocolate is more than just a sweet treat. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered […]

by August 30, 2017
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Top 5 best organic dark chocolate bars

We are giving you the top 5 best organic chocolate bars so you can make the right decision when going shopping for this amazing superfood. Chocolate may be the secret to improving brain function, according to new research from Italy. Looks like chocolate is more than just a sweet treat. Dark […]

by August 28, 2017
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Less REM sleep is linked to higher risk of dementia

Less REM sleep is linked to higher risk of dementia, according to the latest research from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). REM stands for rapid eye movement. During this phase of sleep, your eyes move quickly in different directions. REM sleep happens about 90 minutes after you fall asleep. […]

by August 25, 2017
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Coffee may reduce pain caused by surgery

Coffee may reduce pain caused by surgery, according to the latest research from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. 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 August 24, 2017
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Chemicals in soaps and lotions may cause irreversible problems in infants

Chemicals in soaps and lotions may cause irreversible problems in infants, according to research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The researchers discovered that exposure to triclocarban (TCC), an antibacterial chemical found in personal care products may spread from mother to child and cause problems with lipid metabolism. “Our results are […]

by August 10, 2017
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Eating more protein may help sooth an inflamed gut

Eating more protein may help sooth an inflamed gut, according to the latest research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. According to Healthline: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. The digestive tract is composed of the […]

by August 8, 2017
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Ginger is as effective as a migraine drug without side effects

Ginger is as effective as a migraine drug without side effects, according to research conducted in Iran. Learn more about this important study. Migraines cause intense throbbing and pain in the head, and are usually followed with nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light. The traditional treatment is to use over […]

by August 7, 2017
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Yoga helps reduce symptoms of depression

Yoga helps reduce symptoms of depression, according to research to be presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. 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 August 4, 2017