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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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Rhodiola crenulata can help high-altitude pilots with cognition and blood oxygen, new study suggests

According to a new study from Taiwan, supplementing with a Rhodiola crenulata extract prior to takeoff could help pilots maintain blood oxygen levels and combat...
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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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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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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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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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Ashwagandha may be the herb that "smells like a horse"---But research shows it can also make you as healthy as one

Ashwagandha might be the most versatile, potent and widely-used herb in the sphere of  natural healing and nutritional support. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub in...
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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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Almost 14 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders---We have the nutrients that can help

New research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer from at least one sleep...
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The "super nutrient" that reduces heart failure risk by 42% -- quality sleep

When it comes to sleep, you should think of it as a nutrient. That's because just about every bodily function depends on getting appropriate amounts...
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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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It's not just quantity: New study finds QUALITY of sleep affects eating behavior too

If you think waking up to check your cell phone during the night doesn't affect your health and well-being, think again. For one thing, it's...
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Getting less than six hours sleep each night a major health risk for middle-aged

According to new research middle-aged adults with certain health conditions greatly increase their risk of early death if they regularly get less than six hours...
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