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Fitness Update: Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

The latest information on the fittest U.S. cities shows some surprise winners.

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Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children: Leads to Dangerous Effects Later in Life

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Even 25 years later, children of two smoking parents have thickened carotid arteries as a result.

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Heelless Shoes May Help Prevent Runners’ Injuries: Reduces Harm from Excessive Impact

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Running shoes without heels may reduce impact injuries in runners but increase the potential for injuries from ankle rolls.

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Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance: Improves Results and Recovery Time

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

In a small Italian study, male cyclists that took cordyceps and reishi mushroom supplements enjoyed higher testosterone and cortisol levels post-race.

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms: Remedy for Hot Flashes and Restless Legs

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Symptoms such as restless legs and hot flashes were reduced by using pine bark extract in two recent studies.

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging: Unstable Beginnings Tied to Shortened Lifespans

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Children raised in unstable or harsh conditions have shorter chromosomes, a condition linked to shorter lifespans.

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Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure: Food for Heart Health

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Canadian researchers report that in six months, daily use of flaxseed reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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New School Rules: Eco Strategies for Back-to-School Prep

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Reusing supplies, quality buys at thrift stores and plastic-free lunch boxes keep back-to-school prep both inexpensive and ecologically sound.

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Seabirds’ Significance: Complex Interactions Help Cool the Planet

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

A cycle involving the signals between seabirds and krill opens the door to a deeper understanding of climate change.

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Action Alert: Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

The FDA has proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern.

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