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Tanning Beds Invite Melanoma: Not-So-Healthy Glow

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

Using tanning beds to maintain a golden glow comes at too high a cost; it can double the risk of the deadliest type of skin cancer in those under 35.

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Mindful Meditation Relieves Inflammation: Reduce Stress, Reduce Symptoms

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

In a new study, markers of the inflammation linked to many chronic diseases dropped via a mere eight weeks of meditation.

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Rosemary Revs Up Memory: Essential Oil Enhances the Ability to Recall the Past

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

When diffused into a room, the herb’s essential oil sparked people’s ability to recall the past and plan for the future.

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Happy Life, Healthy Heart: Positivity Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

No matter our age, weight or smoking status, feeling upbeat reduces the danger of heart attacks and strokes.

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The Killer Called Sugar: Bitter Health Effects

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

Lab mice consuming the human equivalent of three sodas a day died at double the rate from all causes and did poorly on mental tests.

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Walnuts Strengthen Sperm: A Natural Fertility Boost

Oct 31, 2013 12:32PM

Less than three ounces of walnuts a day improved the size and swimming ability of sperm in men and reduced chromosomal abnormalities, enhancing the chance of fertility.

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Natural Eye Care for Aging Dogs: Tips for Healthy Canine Eyesight

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

Regular checkups, preventive care, and the right supplements can help maintain the eyesight of a dog getting long in the teeth.

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Dulse Seaweed a Heart Health Powerhouse: A Functional Food Packed with Protein

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

The red seaweed, long used in Japanese cooking, is packed with protein and has an amino acid that lowers blood pressure.

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Grapes Grapple with Metabolic Syndrome: Fat Fighting Fruit

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

Bring on the grapes! The latest research shows their polyphenols help reduce inflammation, protect liver and kidneys and fight the accumulation of abdominal fat.

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More Plastics, More Obese Kids: A Common Chemical's Link to Children's Health

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

High levels in the bloodstream of DEHP, a chemical used in toys, pacifiers, food packaging and vinyl flooring, has been linked by Korean researchers to obesity in children.

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