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Consumption of ultra-processed foods up during past 20 years, espec...

In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods up during past 20 years, espec...

In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed...

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NOVA: Dividing processed foods into four categories to help you man...

Americans are eating more processed foods than ever, and surveys show that most consumers don't understand just how much this trend affects their health....

NOVA: Dividing processed foods into four categories to help you man...

Americans are eating more processed foods than ever, and surveys show that most consumers don't understand just how much this trend affects their health....

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Cancer, dementia and early death: Five studies in 2022 that implica...

Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming...

Cancer, dementia and early death: Five studies in 2022 that implica...

Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming...

Fatigue

CoQ10 shown to reduce fatigue in new meta-analysis

New research from Taiwan has found CoQ10 effective in lowering fatigue. CoQ10---an abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10---is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by the human body,...

CoQ10 shown to reduce fatigue in new meta-analysis

New research from Taiwan has found CoQ10 effective in lowering fatigue. CoQ10---an abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10---is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by the human body,...

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Three studies in three months highlight the diverse health benefits...

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...

Three studies in three months highlight the diverse health benefits...

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...

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Spirulina boosts immune function in study on elite athletes

A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response---at least...

Spirulina boosts immune function in study on elite athletes

A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response---at least...

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Creatine supplementation improves memory in new meta-analysis

Just about every athlete recognizes creatine as the world's most popular muscle-building nutrient. But the same energy-producing properties in creatine that benefit muscle growth...

Creatine supplementation improves memory in new meta-analysis

Just about every athlete recognizes creatine as the world's most popular muscle-building nutrient. But the same energy-producing properties in creatine that benefit muscle growth...

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New study builds on existing evidence linking Vitamin D to testoste...

Scientists have known for a long time that Vitamin D is an important factor in maintaining testosterone at optimal levels. Research validating the connection...

New study builds on existing evidence linking Vitamin D to testoste...

Scientists have known for a long time that Vitamin D is an important factor in maintaining testosterone at optimal levels. Research validating the connection...

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Clinical study supports antiviral effects of echinacea extract in r...

Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants that are native to North America. Consumers of echinacea believe that the supplement boosts...

Clinical study supports antiviral effects of echinacea extract in r...

Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants that are native to North America. Consumers of echinacea believe that the supplement boosts...

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Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high...

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...

Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high...

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...

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Vitamin K increases energy while reducing oxidative stress, study f...

Vitamin K was able to offset oxidative stress in vascular muscles and ultimately increase energy, according to a new study from The Netherlands. The...

Vitamin K increases energy while reducing oxidative stress, study f...

Vitamin K was able to offset oxidative stress in vascular muscles and ultimately increase energy, according to a new study from The Netherlands. The...

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Omega-3s can extend your life by supporting telomere length, resear...

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...

Omega-3s can extend your life by supporting telomere length, resear...

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...

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