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U.S. dementia cases estimated to double by 2060: These ten nutrients will help lower your risk

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 was 42% in the U.S.---more...
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More cardiovascular disease, less conceiving: Household chemicals linked to chronic health issues in men

"Common products inside your home are contributing to serious health conditions." Thanks to volumes of research conducted since the 1980s, this statement can now be...
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Second major study in less than a year highlights cognitive benefits of a basic vitamin/mineral supplement

Many consumers have been convinced that taking a multi vitamin/mineral is a waste of money. Unfortunately they're missing out on what could possibly be the...
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How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk๏ฟผ

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In this...
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An easy New Year's resolution with powerful results: consume fruit and veggies daily

If you're one of the 41 percent of Americans who make a New Year's resolution, you probably know that such resolutions are often difficult to...
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Three years of vitamin/mineral supplementation slowed cognitive aging by 60% in new study

Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking a...
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Phytonutrients benefit all ages, say new studies: Fewer illnesses for women, less ADHD for kids

The health benefits of consuming regular amounts of phytonutrients are diverse and extensive. So diverse, in fact, that two new studies highlighted the benefits on...
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Infant gut health so important it even affects motor skills, study finds

Most people now know that a healthy gut microbiome is essential for human health; however, most people don't know that this important aspect of health...
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Pine bark extract improves ADHD symptoms in Taiwanese study

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research โ€‹found that one month of supplementation with a pine bark extract supplement improved both inattention and impulsivity in...