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Healthy sweets: The sugar in fruit is not the evil you've been told it is

Is all sugar bad for you? We all know that refined sugar---the kind used in sweets, processed food and soda pop---contains no nutrition and loads...
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Glutathione and Vitamin C supplement combo enhances athletic performance, new trial shows

A new study has found that supplementing with a combination of glutathione and Vitamin C improves sporting performance in middle-aged triathlon athletes. The researchers reported...
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Four Vitamin D studies in one month prove the importance of supplementing the critical nutrient

First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical nutrient...
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Highly processed, high-sugar foods affect REM sleep quality, say Swedish researchers

Sleep disorders are on the rise. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer from...
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More than six teaspoons of sugar each day increases risk of 45 different health conditions, study finds

Your mother was right when she said consuming too much sugar would rot your teeth; however, according to new research, tooth decay belongs down near...
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Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides cardiovascular benefits

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists in...
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Three studies in three years highlight potassium as a potent protector of critical organs

A study concluding that potassium-rich diets are "associated with lower blood pressure" is the third such study in three years highlighting the mineral's capacity for...
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Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds

It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and full...
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When it comes to falling asleep, research shows it's REM and "continuity" sleep that matter most

When people can't fall asleep they typically reach for an over-the-counter sleep medication, or alcohol. In more severe cases they obtain a prescription for sleeping...
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If you have several health challenges the first nutrient you should reach for is Vitamin C

Vitamin C was one of the first vitamins discovered and named---over 100 years ago---and today it is the most supplemented vitamin in the world. There...
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Even a mild iodine deficiency can reduce female fertility

Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says "iodized salt" on it? It says this because the essential trace...
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Deep breathing for five minutes lowers blood pressure as much as exercise or drugs

Conducting breathing exercises for just five minutes per day lowers blood pressure as well as---and in some cases, more than---aerobic exercise or medication, a new...
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Nitrate intake linked to better muscle function in new Australian study

A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of their...
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Recent research encouraging for those setting weight loss goals this year

January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail---and not just because of lack of determination. Busy schedules,...
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Lipoic Acid supplements help obese people lose weight, according to new study

A 2020 study examining whether Lipoic Acid supplementation could decrease elevated plasma triglycerides in overweight adults discovered a secondary benefit: weight loss. The study, conducted...
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Nitric oxide effective in treating COVID-19, according to Swedish study

A  new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2....
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High sugar intake promotes aggressive behavior and bipolar disorder, according to new research

New research has discovered that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even basic aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar...
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L-Carnitine supplementing reduces waistline and improves blood pressure, according to meta-analysis

L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty...
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