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Yoga and meditation reverse DNA reactions that cause depression

Yoga and meditation reverse DNA reactions that cause depression, according to a new study from the universities of Coventry and Radboud. The research reviews over a decade of studies dedicated to how our genes are affected by practices like yoga and medtiation. The researchers concluded that the group of studies […]

by June 24, 2017
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Drinking coffee protects from dangerous liver cancer

Drinking coffee protects from dangerous liver cancer, according to new research from the UK. Coffee lovers, time to rejoice! 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 June 22, 2017
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Leukemia-fighting beet and spirulina juice

This leukemia-fighting beet and spirulina juice is packed with foods that have potent anti-cancer benefits. 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 fighters — they normally grow and divide in […]

by June 21, 2017
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Grape compounds kill colon cancer stem cells

Penn State researchers have found that grape compounds kill colon cancer stem cells. Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, could eventually help create treatments to prevent colon cancer, said Jairam K.P. Vanamala, associate professor of food sciences, Penn State. According to American Cancer Society statistics, there will be over 95,000 cases of […]

by June 20, 2017
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Cannabis compound may help treat schizophrenia

A canabis compound may help treat schizophrenia, according to a new study from the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. 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 […]

by June 19, 2017
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Eating french fries may double the risk of premature death

Eating french fries may double the risk of premature death, according to recent research from Italy. Let’s learn more about the health risks found in the study. French fries are a staple in pretty much every American restaurant, especially fast food ones. Back in February of this year, we reported […]

by June 18, 2017
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Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective for weight loss

Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective for weight loss, according to new research from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Those who go vegetarian lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets, but also improve their metabolism by reducing muscle fat. In the study, 74 participants with […]

by June 16, 2017
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Could broccoli sprouts be the key to fighting diabetes?

Could broccoli sprouts be the key to fighting diabetes? Take a look at new research from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. According to the new study, concentrated broccoli sprout extract may help type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. The results of this study suggest that there […]

by June 15, 2017