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Celebrate National Watermelon Day
8/3/2016Today is National Watermelon Day, and there is more than one reason to celebrate! Just a 2 cup serving of...
Read MoreGenes and a Diet’s Success
8/2/2016According to new research, your dietary triumphs all appear to depend on your genetic makeup, making different diets more beneficial...
Read MorePosture and Back Pain
8/1/2016Research suggests that the traditional upright position with the back at a 90-degree position in relation to the legs, most...
Read MorePros and Cons of 5-HTP
7/30/20165-HTP (short for hydroxyl L-tryptophan) is a chemical that the body produces as it processes the amino acid tryptophan in...
Read MoreStart Your Day With Lemon Juice
7/28/2016Lemon water offers a good source of refreshment and hydration first thing in the morning. Fresh lemon juice aids in...
Read MorePositive Marketing to Kids
7/26/2016A simple marketing strategy promoting vegetables may be effective in getting children to consume more of them at meals.
Read MorePTSD and Blueberries
7/23/2016Most of us think of PTSD as an extreme condition affecting soldiers and those exposed to dramatic violence, and is...
Read MoreSpurring Success in Office Walking Programs
7/21/2016The use of promotions and rewards can greatly increase involvement in workplace wellness programs.
Read MoreChoose Your Sunscreen Wisely
7/19/2016Many of the best-selling brands of sunscreen do not meet the standards of effectiveness set out by the American Academy...
Read MoreSick from Bed
7/16/2016Most mattresses these days are made from a toxic stew of components and then treated with toxic flame-retardant chemicals and...
Read MoreBetter CPR From Bigger Rescuers?
7/14/2016People may have a greater chance of surviving cardiac arrest if the person performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on them is...
Read MoreThe Power of Positive Thinking
7/12/2016Thinking you can enhance your performance appears to lead to improvements in the way you do a particular task.
Read MoreAnd the Blind Shall See
7/9/2016One of the most extraordinary advances of medicine in the past few years has been the development of real-life visors...
Read MoreParkinson’s on the Rise in Men
7/7/2016Rates of Parkinson's disease may have escalated in American men during the last several decades and--in a mind-boggling twist--a contributing...
Read MoreExercise and Ovarian Cancer
7/5/2016Two new studies have found that a sedentary lifestyle may be linked to a higher risk of ovarian cancer.
Read MoreQuitting Smoking VS Dieting
7/2/2016A new study shows that it may take as many as 30 attempts at quitting smoking before it sticks.
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps the Diabetic Heart
6/30/2016A significant weight reduction is linked to improvements in blood sugar levels and a decrease in numerous heart disease risk...
Read MoreA New Place to Check for Melanoma
6/28/2016Melanoma may develop on the soles of the feet due to stress and pressure rather than exposure to sunlight.
Read MoreDo-Gooder Drones
6/25/2016Drones can be employed for positive purposes, particularly in the realm of healthcare.
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel Relief Through Electroacupuncture
6/23/2016Sessions of electroacupuncture improved symptoms in patients with mild to moderate cases of carpal tunnel syndrome when used in combination...
Read MoreBig Bottles Up a Baby’s Weight
6/21/2016Using larger sized bottles to feed young babies may be associated with excess weight by the time they are just...
Read MoreFlame Retardants and Thyroid Disease
6/18/2016Commonly used flame retardant chemicals may increase the risk of thyroid disorders in women.
Read MoreRoundup Follies
6/16/2016Of the 32 glyphosate (Roundup) studies evaluated by the EPA in declaring it safe, 27 were paid for by industry,...
Read MoreLifestyle Changes to Improve ADHD
6/14/2016Kids with ADHD may benefit greatly from making positive, health-related lifestyle changes.
Read MoreColonoscopy Alternatives for the Squeamish
6/11/2016Although they aren't widely advertised and many still don't know about them, there are alternatives to the colonoscopy when looking...
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