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Health Articles
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Green Tea May Reduce Disability Risk
A new study has found that consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of developing a functional disability - cardiovascular disease, stroke, reduced mental performance, or osteoporosis.
Feb, 2012
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Magnesium May Reduce Stroke Risk
New meta-analysis performed by Swedish researchers indicates that increased dietary intake of magnesium may reduce the risk of stroke.
Jan, 2012
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January is National Lose Weight, Feel Great Month
January is "National Lose Weight, Feel Great Month!"
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight is an absolute panacea. Being overweight increases the risk of many types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, back and knee pain, and can even affect sleep and cause snoring. The list goes on, and most people don't need to be convinced that they need to lose weight, but they need to know how to do it.
Jan, 2012
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Low Vitamin C May Increase Heart Risks
Heart failure patients with low vitamin C levels may be at a higher risk of recurrent heart problems and death than patients with higher vitamin C levels.
Dec, 2011
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Bilberry May Support Colon Health
A recent study found that bilberries and anthocyanins had a positive effect on improving colitis, especially in acute colitis.
Dec, 2011
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Vitamin B May Support Brain Health
Two recent studies have found that B vitamins, B12, B6, and folic acid may play an important role in brain health and function.
Nov, 2011
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Ginger May Support Colon Health
A new study from the University of Michigan Medical School that has found that the consumption of a supplement containing ginger root extract may reduce inflammation in the colon and therefore reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Nov, 2011
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Leptin May Impact Long-Term Weight Loss
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has yielded some insights into why long-term weight loss is such a challenge for most people.
Nov, 2011
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Resveratrol May Support Oral Health
A new study has linked resveratrol to oral health. Resveratrol may aid oral health by reducing the levels of two bacteria known to cause periodontitis.
Nov, 2011
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Green Tea Extract May Slow Weight Gain
A new NIH-funded study has found that a polyphenol in green tea extract, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), may be able to slow the rate of weight gain.
Oct, 2011
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Chondroitin May Alleviate Hand Pain
A new Swiss study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, has found that chondroitin may alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis in the hand.
Oct, 2011
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Red Wine Heart Benefit Explained?
New research has suggested one possible mechanism by which the antioxidants in red wine (such as resveratrol and quercetin) may protect the heart.
Oct, 2011
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Milk Thistle May Help Protect Skin From Sun
Adding to the growing list of its potential benefits, a new study has found that milk thistle may help protect the skin from sun damage cause by ultraviolet radiation, and thereby may reduce the risk of developing skin cancer.
Sep, 2011
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Alpha Lipoic Acid May Aid Weight Loss
A new study has found that alpha lipoic acid may help obese individuals lose weight. This is not the first time that alpha lipoic acid has been linked to weight loss.
Sep, 2011
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Cranberry Less Effective, But Safer Than Antibiotic
A new study has found that cranberry extract is not quite as effective as antibiotics at preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), but it is safer and has a lower risk of side effects.
Aug, 2011
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Cut Carbs to Reduce Body Fat
A new study, presented at The Endocrine Society's 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston this past June found that a modest reduction in the consumption of calories from carbohydrates may cause a reduction of visceral fat (deep abdominal fat) even when there is little or no change in weight. The same reduction of carbohydrates, when coupled with weight loss, led to a reduction in total body fat.
Aug, 2011
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Low-Carbohydrate Diet May Slow Tumor Growth
New research has found that low-carbohydrate diets may have a surprising benefit beyond weight loss that has not previously been explored. Research indicates that limiting carbohydrates and eating a high protein diet may reduce the risk of developing cancer and may slow the growth of tumors that are already present.
Jul, 2011
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