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Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk

Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk
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It takes more than calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. These popular nutrients tend to take the spotlight, though strong healthy bones depend just as much on important micro- and macronutrients. In fact, a single trace element — and don’t let that word diminish its big benefits — is instrumental in boosting your bone density…

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Colon Cancer Healthy Diet

Why red meat causes carcinogenic compounds in the colon

Why red meat causes carcinogenic compounds in the colon
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Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the US. And lifestyle factors play a major role. We’ve long known that red meat and colon cancer can go hand-in-hand, but there have been many questions as to why. Answers have now been found in the DNA of colon cancer cells.

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Blood Pressure Diabetes Healthy Diet Heart Health

The over-50 food for better blood sugar, blood pressure and a slim waist

The over-50 food for better blood sugar, blood pressure and a slim waist
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When it comes to keeping all your bodily systems healthy, the fact that refined grains are “out” and whole grains are “in” is no longer new news. But it turns out, there are very specific benefits for older adults on five major risk factors for heart disease, including waist size…

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Food Allergies Inflammation Respiratory Health

The heavy metal making your allergies worse

The heavy metal making your allergies worse
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Living with allergies, you might think your miserable symptoms are something you’re stuck with. Hold on to your socks. If you’ve noticed they’re worse, it’s not your typical trigger…

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Anti-Aging Supplements Brain Health Health Supplements

Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline

Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline
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Clinical trials have already shown multivitamins can help reduce cognitive decline. Now findings not only confirm they can improve memory performance by years, but why people with heart problems should be especially excited about this research…

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Health News Healthy Diet Healthy Living

A novel way to make your cake a superfood

A novel way to make your cake a superfood
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Cake might not be the healthiest choice for those of us looking to slim our waistlines or battle back diabetes and blood pressure problems. But what if there was a way to bake a cake with superfood benefits?

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Supplements could save billions in health costs report shows

Breaking: Supplements could save billions in health costs, says report
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Plenty of critics claim supplements are a waste of money, but the research proves otherwise. The Council for Responsible Nutrition used that research to calculate how effective supplements are at preventing illness and the healthcare costs they can save. Now who’s throwing money down the toilet?

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Bladder Health Eye Health Healthy Diet Heart Health Weight Loss

3+ ways pumpkin can boost your wellness

3+ ways pumpkin can boost your wellness
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Fall is the time of year that pumpkin spice abounds. But if you can get past the pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream topping, the pies and pastries, pumpkin can be a remarkably healthy and versatile vegetable. Here are three reasons you should be adding pumpkin to your menu…

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Digestive Health Healthy Diet Healthy Living

Why GERD, acid reflux and indigestion increase in summer

Why GERD, acid reflux and indigestion increase in summer
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To maintain good health, your body must constantly manage the delicate balance that keeps pH levels where they should be. The trouble is that some of our vital functions throw that balance off. And summertime is when they can get really out of whack…

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Healthy Aging Healthy Living Longevity

7 aging myths to stop believing

7 aging myths to stop believing
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Aging is still a difficult subject to talk about. Maybe that’s why the aging process is surrounded by myths that many people believe. Here are seven of them we’d like you to stop falling for. You’ll improve your health, live longer and enjoy life more!