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Increasing Daily Steps Lowers Depression Risk
Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that "increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels, was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms." The Spanish study found that up to a level of about 10,000 steps per day,...
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How to Find Peace During the Holidays
Bells are ringing. Snow is glistening. But you're bummed out. You could be suffering from a case of the holiday blues, which experts say is not uncommon. A strained relationship with family, for example, can make this time of year pretty lonely. The holidays are expensive,...
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Poll: Friendships Key to Seniors' Mental Health
Close friendships are incredibly important to the mental health of middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study finds. Older adults with worse mental or physical health were twice as likely to say they don't have any close friends, according to results from the University of...
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Omega-3 Rich Diet May Slow Prostate Cancer Growth
Men who opt for "watchful waiting" instead of treatment for a low-risk prostate cancer might improve their odds if they take fish oil supplements, early research suggests. "Many men are interested in lifestyle changes, including diet, to help manage their cancer and prevent...
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Hot Cocoa Protects Against Negative Effects of Stress
'Tis the season to be stressed, and if that leads you to reach for fatty foods, add a cup of good quality, hot cocoa to your indulgence. Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. found that the flavanols in cocoa combat the damage excess fat from foods does...
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Reiki May Help Ease the Pain of Cancer Treatment
The ancient Japanese practice of reiki "energy healing" might help some cancer patients deal with the pain that can come with infusion therapies, new research shows. "Outpatients receiving reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms,...
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Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work
We've seen how garlic combats the common cold along with other illnesses, but what about other home remedies such as chicken soup and zinc lozenges - can they treat the more than 200 viruses that can cause a cold? According to the BBC, remedies effective against infections...
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Exercise's 'Brain Boost' May Last 24 Hours
Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow? Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows. In a finding that suggests the benefits of exercise may linger longer than believed, researchers discovered that middle-aged adults and seniors perform better on...
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How Garlic Fights the Common Cold, Other Illnesses
The health benefits of garlic are legion. The ancient Egyptians used garlic thousands of years ago to help bolster the energy and strength of laborers building the pyramids. In 1858, the French chemist Louis Pasteur, who identified that germs could cause disease, noted that...
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How to Best Handle Holiday Stress
'Tis the season to be jolly, but nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults say that despite feeling joyous, they are also feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, according to the American Psychological Association. The main stressors include finances, missing loved ones and...
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How to Combat Winter 'Sunset Anxiety'
As the sun sets earlier across the western hemisphere, people are experiencing a condition experts call "sunset anxiety." Although the term does not describe a true clinical diagnosis, sunset anxiety is associated with a feeling of anxiousness, less energy and motivation...
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Eat These 6 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
As we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, it is important to have a strong immunity to avoid getting sick. The extra stress of the season including last-minute shopping, disrupted sleep schedules due to parties and work obligations, and indulging in...
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What to Eat to Speed Recovery From Colds, Flu
Cold and flu season has arrived. If you are unlucky enough to have come down with one of these dreaded viruses, you may not feel like eating. But it's important to eat and drink healthy foods to boost your immune system and feel better. Staying hydrated and giving your body...
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This Sleep Problem Could Signal Dementia
Many studies have linked sleep problems with increased risk for dementia. Previous research determined that individuals who slept fewer than five hours per night were twice as likely to develop dementia, and twice as likely to die, compared to those who slept six to eight...
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Eat These Vegetables for Lower Blood Pressure
Three out of four Americans over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Often called the 'silent killer,' high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Heart disease, sexual dysfunction, stroke, kidney failure and aneurysms can all be caused by...
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Cocoa, Green Tea May Counter Fatty Food Bingeing
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that's high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats...
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Dr. Crandall: The 'Super 5' Supplements to Ward Off Colds, Flu
Winter and holiday gatherings are fast approaching, and so are those nasty germs that cause miserable colds and flu. So now is the time to boost your immune system to prevent and fight seasonal illness. Chauncey Crandall, M.D., world-renowned cardiologist and director of...
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Taking Deep Breaths Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting, and helps...
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Vitamin D May Lower Blood Pressure in Obese People
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says. But taking more than the recommended daily dose will not provide additional health benefits, researchers report in the Journal of the Endocrine...
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Dr. Crandall: Fall Superfoods Ward Off Colds, Flu
As we head into the cold winter months when colds, flu and COVID peak, it is important to give our immune systems an extra boost. And a powerful and natural way to do that is by eating superfoods - foods that are nutrient dense and packed with vitamins, minerals, and...
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This Supplement May Help You Sleep Better
A recent study found that middle-aged men and women who suffer from poor sleep had an average brain age that was as much as three years older than sound sleepers. The researchers also found an association between sleeping less than six hours nightly and developing...
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Don't Make Your Bed
Now you have an excuse to skip making your bed when you are running late in the morning. Science says that the sweat we release during the night is a giant breeding ground for dust mites. Allowing the sheets to air for a while may mitigate this gross occurrence. According to...
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Vitamin D in Pregnancy Gives Kids Stronger Bones
Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests. Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of women...
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Psilocybin Effective at Alleviating Anorexia
The active chemical in "magic mushrooms" may help treat anorexia, a new study has found. Following psilocybin treatment, 4 of 10 study participants showed clinically significant reductions in their anorexia-driven eating habits, researchers report. "Our findings suggest that...
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Science-Backed Strategies to Boost Your Memory
While aging may increase your risk of dementia, it is not an inevitable diagnosis. There are ways to safeguard your memory, according to WebMD. Here are some expert tips: Take vitamins. A healthy diet is the staple of optimal cognitive function, but research has shown...