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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity: Effects of Aesthetic Appreciation of Paintings

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Beautiful paintings produced more appreciation in people and more varied brain activity than photographs of similar scenes, Japanese researchers found.

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners: Dangerous Ingredients in Beauty Products

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium have been found in substantial quantities in some skin-whitening products and in most lipsticks.

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Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer: Protection for Skin Cells

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Added to cosmetic formulas, marine algae like kelp and spirulina have been found to protect skin cells.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs: Powerful Natural Remedies

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

Ethiopian researchers have found that honey and ginger extracts are better than antibiotics in combatting superbugs like MRSA and E. coli.

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Treadmill Desks Boost Job Performance: More Than Just Fitness Benefits

Oct 31, 2014 11:08AM

A yearlong study found that treadmill work-desks boosted job performance in the view of both workers and their bosses.

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Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms: Natural Treatment for Addicts

Sep 30, 2014 01:16PM

Chinese researchers have found that meth addicts experienced less anxiety and depression when they were treated with acupuncture during withdrawal from the drug.

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Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down: Dangerous Risks Associated with Fluoride

Sep 30, 2014 01:16PM

Municipal fluoridation has little effect upon cavities and carries cognitive, thyroid and enzyme disruption risk, a British meta-review of 92 studies has concluded.

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Yoga Practice Pumps Up Detoxifying Antioxidants: Three Month Study Finds Health Benefits

Sep 30, 2014 01:16PM

Three months of yoga, combined with breathing exercises and meditation, produced higher levels of antioxidants in India’s Air Force cadets.

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Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health: Good for the Environment and Personal Well-being

Sep 30, 2014 01:16PM

In two studies, families that installed energy-efficient heating systems had better sleep, less obesity, and fewer illnesses such as allergies and sinusitis.

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Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies: Cut Your Risk in Half

Sep 30, 2014 01:16PM

Women that eat lots of green and orange veggies loaded with carotenoids slash their breast cancer risk nearly in half, researchers have found.

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