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How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that...
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Society has become more aggressive: New study finds Omega-3 fatty acids can help

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say a new study shows a nutrient known for heart health also helps the aggressive behavior that seems to...
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Higher Omega-3 status shown to reduce the risk of long-term cardiac events in new study

If you've suffered a heart attack, a critical "survivor's step" you should take is to increase your Omega-3 Index. This is one of the findings...
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Vitamin D supplementation linked to reduced dementia risk in review of large sampling of seniors

According to a new analysis of more than a quarter million participants of the UK Biobank, those with a high Vitamin D status were far...
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New Study Highlights Benefits of L-Glutamine for High-Intensity Exercise

According to new research conducted in Taiwan, supplementing with the amino acid L-glutamine has the ability to boost the recovery and performance of athletes following...
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Electromagnetic radiation shielding apparel provides protective benefits, study finds

Modern technology provides us with convenience and entertainment, but it comes at a cost. That cost is exposure to electromagnetic fields, also known as EMFs....
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Ashwagandha: twin studies highlight stress relief and energy production benefits

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle...
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Cold plunge therapy not just for athletes---check out these 5 health benefits

You may have seen a locker room video of professional athletes submerging into an ice bath after a big game. This routine is referred to...
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Regular cell phone use shown to affect sperm quality in new Swiss study

Attention men: Are you taking a supplement to support your fertility and hormonal health yet? Sperm counts in Western countries have been dropping steadily for...
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Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new study finds

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3 fatty...
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"DIM"---the powerful nutrient that can help offset your daily exposure to toxic hormone disruptors

What Is DIM? Research is currently exploding on a little known anti-inflammatory compound called diindolylmethane, or “DIM.” DIM, known to many health promoters for its...
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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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People with high Omega-3 intake linked to less severe Covid infection, say U.S. researchers

During the Covid-19 pandemic many governments around the world distributed Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements to help fortify the population against the viral onslaught....
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Three studies in three months highlight the diverse health benefits of Omega-3s

Wikipedia asserts there is "no or litttle evidence" proving Omega-3 fatty acids confer any health benefit. "Evidence" to Wikipedia means multi-million dollar pharmaceutical-funded studies done...
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New study builds on existing evidence linking Vitamin D to testosterone health

Scientists have known for a long time that Vitamin D is an important factor in maintaining testosterone at optimal levels. Research validating the connection includes...
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Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high blood pressure

In 2020 the Zurich-based insurance company Swiss Re---the largest insurer in the world based on policies issued---posited the question, "Is sleep the new blood pressure?"...
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Omega-3s can extend your life by supporting telomere length, researchers say

A review of dozens of studies shows that Omega-3 fatty acids have a positive effect on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker...
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In a nation already plagued with sleep disorders, fluoride in drinking water shown to cause sleeping problems

Prior to the Covid pandemic the American Sleep Association estimated 50 million Americans---more than one in seven---suffered from a sleep disorder. During the pandemic this...
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