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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...

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...

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Study proves allergies are prevented by doing what mom advised---eating your fruit and veggies!

Your mom knew fruit and vegetables were good for you, but she probably didn't know they were critical for fighting one of today's most...

Study proves allergies are prevented by doing what mom advised---eating your fruit and veggies!

Your mom knew fruit and vegetables were good for you, but she probably didn't know they were critical for fighting one of today's most...

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Diets rich in plant protein linked to healthier aging in 32-year study

A team of researchers at Tufts University have found that women who have diets rich in plant-based protein develop fewer chronic diseases and are...

Diets rich in plant protein linked to healthier aging in 32-year study

A team of researchers at Tufts University have found that women who have diets rich in plant-based protein develop fewer chronic diseases and are...

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A daily multi-vitamin/mineral helps keep the brain healthy as you age, says new meta-analysis

According to findings published in the January 2024 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition taking a multivitamin can help prevent memory loss...

A daily multi-vitamin/mineral helps keep the brain healthy as you age, says new meta-analysis

According to findings published in the January 2024 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition taking a multivitamin can help prevent memory loss...

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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...

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...

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Drink more than you should during the holidays? Studies say you need to restore your gut microbiome

The holiday season presents a twin attack on the immune systems of many people because both sugar and alcohol consumption increase. But even before...

Drink more than you should during the holidays? Studies say you need to restore your gut microbiome

The holiday season presents a twin attack on the immune systems of many people because both sugar and alcohol consumption increase. But even before...

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Damage to bones from forever chemicals shows low bone density isn't just a problem of the elderly

Low bone density is a health concern usually relegated to the realm of the middle-aged and elderly. Doctors are unlikely to discuss it with...

Damage to bones from forever chemicals shows low bone density isn't just a problem of the elderly

Low bone density is a health concern usually relegated to the realm of the middle-aged and elderly. Doctors are unlikely to discuss it with...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people...

Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people...

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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...

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...

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What do people who live past 100 have in common? Healthy guts with diverse bacterial colonization

When it comes to the question, "Why are some people able to live past the age of 100?" there is plenty of debate. Vegetarians...

What do people who live past 100 have in common? Healthy guts with diverse bacterial colonization

When it comes to the question, "Why are some people able to live past the age of 100?" there is plenty of debate. Vegetarians...