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Spinach and kale help reverse brain aging

Spinach and kale help reverse brain aging, according to the latest research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Most leafy green vegetables are part of the cruciferous family. Health experts have touted the benefits of leafy greens for years. They are truly nature’s potent multi-vitamins. Eating them on a […]

by July 30, 2017
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Cannabinoids from omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation

Cannabinoids from omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation, according to the latest research from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Medical marijuana is increasing in popularity as a treatment for many conditions, including eating disorders, cancers, and pain. It is becoming legal in more and more states. With marijuana being more widely accepted in the […]

by July 29, 2017
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Cake icing can make inflammatory bowel disease worse

Cake icing can make inflammatory bowel disease worse, according to the latest research from the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles are increasingly being used in food products, cosmetics, and more. The new study suggests that they might increase inflammation of the digestive system. According to Healthline: Inflammatory bowel […]

by July 28, 2017
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Study finds that 90 percent of American men have excess fat

Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. But now a new study finds that 90 percent of American men have excess fat. Does your waist measure more than half of your height? If it does, you may be part of the “overfat” epidemic that is spreading across the […]

by July 25, 2017
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Just a few extra pounds can increase heart failure risk

Just a few extra pounds can increase heart failure risk, according to brand new research from the American Heart Association. According to the new study, gaining just a little weight over time can change the structure and function of heart muscle, which can increase risk of heart failure. The American […]

by July 24, 2017
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Can coconut oil treat Crohn’s disease?

Can coconut oil treat Crohn’s disease? Check out what research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland uncovered. Mayo Clinic explains more about Crohn’s: The scientists used an animal model for the study. They fed one group healthy fats like coconut oil, and the other group was […]

by July 22, 2017
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Eating sugar while pregnant is linked to allergies

Eating sugar while pregnant is linked to allergies in children, according to a new study from researchers at Queen Mary University of London. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that around 40 million people in the United States alone suffer from seasonal allergies, known also by the common name […]

by July 20, 2017
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Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease and other serious conditions

Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease and other serious conditions, according to a new study from the University of Manitoba in Canada. Lately, artificial sweeteners have been shown to cause many health problems. In 2016, a groundbreaking study showed that Splenda is linked to leukemia. Science Daily reported on the […]

by July 18, 2017