5 Cures for the Common Cold (Kind of)
The rhinovirus is a bothersome little virus that is especially excellent at mutation. Easily the most successful infection on Earth — with a global population exceeding one billion trillion — …
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In wine, there’s health
While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well. The …
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Stress and the Heart: It’s Complicated
When the heart is put under stress during exercise, it is considered healthy. Yet stress due to high blood pressure is bad for the heart. Why? And is this always …
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Women Who Breastfeed Six Months or More Reduce Their Diabetes Risk by 50 Percent
Women who Breastfeed for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout their childbearing years, according to new Kaiser Permanente …
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Family Meals Linked to Healthier Kids
Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are more likely to experience long-term physical and mental health benefits, a new Canadian study shows. Université de Montréal doctoral …
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Why You Should Wash Your Face With Quinoa
Chances are, you’ve heard that quinoa is the trendiest new superfood in town. It’s loaded with fiber, it has plenty of iron, and it has all of the essential amino …
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The bio-gunk babies inhale
When babies crawl, their movement across floors, especially carpeted surfaces, kicks up high levels of dirt, skin cells, bacteria, pollen, and fungal spores, a new study has found. The infants …
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Is your calcium worthless?
Can the calcium and ditch the D? That’s what a daffy new mainstream study claims! It says that supplements won’t protect your bones as promised… and won’t cut your risk …
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Are hot flashes linked to obstructive sleep apnea?
Many menopausal women complain about poor sleep. Should the problem be blamed simply on menopause or on a more serious underlying sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? What, …
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Stop Putting Toilet Paper On The Seat And Do This Instead
Like many people, I have a love/hate relationship with public restrooms. Yes, they’re necessary — for the obvious reasons — but oh how I hate to use them. I just …
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