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Mindful Meditation Eases Loneliness: Reduce Thoughts of Being Alone

Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM

New research offers fresh evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces negative thoughts about being alone in older adults and also improves their physical health.

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Reading Helps Teens Beat the Blues: The Power of a Good Book

Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM

According to a new study, reading may help reduce the risk of depression in teens.

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Peel-Good Energy: A Healthy and Effective Alternative to Sugary Sports Drinks

Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM

Consumers do not need to buy overpriced, sugary sports drinks in order to replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes during or after exerci...

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Frying Pan Faux Pas: Take Caution with Cooking Oils

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

Foods fried in the wrong type of oil can be worrisome—the heated oil generates toxic chemicals previously linked to certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Functional Training Protects Against Falls: Integrate These Exercises to Reduce Your Risk

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

According to a new study, seniors that integrate strength and balance training into everyday activities experience nearly one-third fewer falls.

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Keep Tabs on Radiation Exposure: The Recommended Lifetime Limit

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

A recent Harvard Medical School advisory notes that the cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation used in medical diagnostic tests adds up, often reaching or surpassing the recommended lifetime limit.

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Black Pepper Fights Fat: Get Your Grind On!

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

Get your grind on! This widely used kitchen spice and staple helps block the formation of new fat cells.

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Flame Retardant May Pose Health Risks: Dangers of Chemicals in Many Furniture Products

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

Anxiety, obesity and developmental and reproductive problems have all been linked to small quantities of a flame retardant frequently used in furniture and baby products.

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Red Meat Raises a Red Flag: Dangers Associated with this Food

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

A recent large study confirms that regular consumption of red meat is closely linked to earlier mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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Supplementation Cuts Colon Cancer Risk: A Reason to Add Multivitamins and Minerals to Your Diet

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM

A Canadian study has shown that enhancing the diet with multivitamin and mineral supplements may dramatically lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions.

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