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The Color Green Makes Exercise Feel Easier: Fit Shades

Mar 31, 2015 11:22AM

Exercisers shown videos predominantly green, red or grey in tone while cycling did best with green, reporting that it raised their mood and made the activity less laborious.

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Acupuncture Increases Quality of Life for Allergy Sufferers: Alternative Solution for Seasonal Symptoms

Mar 31, 2015 11:22AM

Hay fever sufferers receiving acupuncture plus medication reported a better quality of life than those only receiving drugs.

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Olive Oil Boosts Healthy Cholesterol: Good for the Heart

Mar 31, 2015 11:22AM

A joint U.S.-European study found that olive oil rich in plant compounds known as polyphenols boosted healthy HDL in the blood.

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Local Toxins Increase Risk of Autism: Environment Linked to Intellectual Impairments

Mar 31, 2015 11:22AM

A University of Chicago study has linked autism and intellectual disabilities to local exposure to such toxins as pesticides, lead and pharmaceuticals.

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Wild Thyme Kills Breast Cancer Cells: More Than a Cooking Spice

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

In a recent study, a thyme extract killed off two types of breast cancer cells in vitro but left healthy cells alone.

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Bugs Linked to Factory Farm Antibiotics: Cause of Most Urinary Tract Infections

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

Most urinary tract infections are caused by the bacteria E. coli which is highly prevalent in antibiotics-fed factory farm animals.

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Even Modest Drinking Raises Risk of Heart Disease: Alcohol Can Hinder Cardiovascular Health

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

A European meta-study has correlated even light drinking with poorer heart health.

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Register Receipts Low Risk for BPA: Exposure Falls Within Safe Limits

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

BPA, a hormone disrupter, seems to have only a slight additional effect on people that handle cash register receipts.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory: Natural Solution for Brain Function

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

In two new studies, ginkgo biloba improved brain functioning in hyperactive German children and boosted memory processes in older Americans.

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Meditation Minimizes Migraines: Mindfulness Reduces Episodes

Feb 27, 2015 11:29AM

After eight weeks of mindfulness meditation classes, migraine sufferers experienced fewer, shorter and less painful headaches.

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