While sodas have been popular for a long time, the data regarding their ill effects on our health is slow to emerge. A recent study discovered that just one soda a day increased the risk of stroke by 16%, regardless of whether it is sugar-sweetened or low calorie. Researchers noted that “greater consumption of...
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Berries are naturally high in flavonoids, which have a multitude of health benefits. A new study found that one of those benefits includes the reduction of cognitive decline in older adults. The study found “that berry intake appears to delay cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years.” Researchers concluded that “higher intake of flavonoids,...
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We all know to eat a good amount of fruits and veggies every day. But a new study found that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is also important to maintaining health. Researchers found that those who ate more fruits and vegetables were able to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by...
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This study looked at “whether metabolic conditions during pregnancy (diabetes, hypertension, and obesity) are associated with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or impairments in specific domains of development in the offspring.” What the researchers found is that those mothers with diabetes, hypertension, and/or obesity increased the likelihood of their children being born with autism...
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While the study isn’t published yet, some researchers from the U.K. have found that a tincture of thyme (thyme steeped in alcohol) is reportedly more effective at killing the bacteria that causes acne than standard chemical remedies. These findings may not be conclusive, but that doesn’t keep you from trying it for yourself or...
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Dairy products have sometimes been given a bad rap. While they are a good choice for those looking to consume their daily amount of calcium, some people believe they have negative health effects that can outweigh the positive ones. A study of more than 74,00 men and women over 10 years found that “consumption...
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A ground breaking study found that women who took high doses of Vitamin D could reduce their menstrual and related pain significantly. While further research is needed to confirm these results, these findings do offer an alternative to pain drugs for women seeking a natural way to address their discomfort. This would be in...
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While much has been published about how proper nutrition can reduce female specific cancers, male oriented cancers lack the same amount of data. A recent study found that men who consume larger amounts of calcium in their diet can reduce their risk of prostate cancer. Researchers noted that “calcium from food is associated with...
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A new study found that people who continue to challenge their mental faculties keep their cognitive abilities more than people who don’t. Not surprisingly, “the results suggest that more frequent mental stimulation in old age leads to better cognitive functioning.” Researchers note that the specific activity is not important, as long as it stimulates...
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A new study found that the “use of antidepressants during pregnancy was significantly associated with increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure).” The authors concluded that the antidepressant use could increase the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy by as much as 50%. This is in addition to increasing the risk of...
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It doesn’t matter how old you are, how much you weigh, your gender or even how much exercise you get, sitting more than 4 hours per day can increase your risk of dying. That’s the conclusion of a recent study of more than 222,000 people age 45 and older. Researchers found that the longer...
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Adolescent girls, particularly those involved in sports, can be subject to potential stress fractures. An important new study found that “Vitamin D intake is associated with lower stress fracture risk among adolescent girls who engage in high levels of high-impact activity. Neither calcium intake nor dairy intake was prospectively associated with stress fracture risk.”...
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“Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk of CHD (coronary heart disease),” according to a recent scientific study. The study found that those who regularly drank the most sugar-sweetened beverages “had a 20% higher relative risk of CHD” than those who drank the least. This being said, perhaps it’s time to rethink...
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