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Sweets Sour Brain Power: Sugars Impair the Mind

Dec 27, 2013 12:45PM

Eating or drinking high-fructose foods causes fogged thinking and hampers memory according to a UCLA research team.

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Produce Banishes the Blues: Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Increases Positivity

Dec 27, 2013 12:45PM

Eating seven to eight servings of fruits and veggies a day leads to a happy, peaceful mood the next day, say New Zealand researchers.

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The Toxic Side of Tylenol: Risks Associated with the Pain Reliever

Dec 27, 2013 12:45PM

More than 26,000 hospitalizations and 450 deaths from liver failure are linked to Tylenol annually; and that’s just part of the bad news.

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Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk: Dangers of Routine Screenings

Dec 27, 2013 12:45PM

These low-energy X-rays cause cell damage and the current paradigm is prone to over-diagnosis and risky overtreatment.

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Cocoa Calms Inflammation: A Winter Favorite has Healthy Benefits

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

The perfect winter pick-me-up, cocoa reduces inflammation and fatty liver disease, which might help fight obesity.

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Meditation Helps Heal Traumatized Veterans: Natural Relief for Post-Traumatic Stress

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

In an eight-week study, vets that meditated daily for brief periods experience sharp reductions in symptoms of stress such as drinking, insomnia and depression.

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Sprinkle Cinnamon to Avert Alzheimer’s: Add Some Spice for Brain Protection

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

News about this healthful spice becomes even better with new research showing that it prevents “brain tangles” associated with the memory-robbing disease.

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To Get More, Give More: Boost Personal Wealth through Generosity

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

Want to feel rich in time or money? When we give it away to others—by donating or volunteering—we feel a sense of abundance, a Harvard study finds.

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Button Batteries Imperil Bambinos: Caution to Parents

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

Reports have quadrupled of children harmed by swallowing the mini-batteries found in remote controls, greeting cards and other devices.

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Cranberries Support Healthy Circulation: Drink Up to Lower Blood Pressure

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM

In an eight-week study, the antioxidant-rich juice lowered systolic blood pressure in people by three points.

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