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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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Getting Fit May Prevent Dementia in Those at Risk
People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests. The weapon: Working out on a regular basis to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, also known as CRF. CRF is the capacity of the body's...
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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...
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Poll: Winter Brings Mood Changes to Many Americans
Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports. Two-fifths of Americans (41%) said their mood declines during the winter months, according to the APA's Healthy Minds...
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This Vitamin Reduces Nighttime Leg Cramps
A new clinical trial found that people who received vitamin K2 experienced a significant reduction in the frequency of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC). The vitamin also decreased the severity of the cramps and their duration. This is good news for leg cramp sufferers as there...
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How to Turn Anxiety Into Productivity
A recent poll found that most Americans are stressed over politics and the election, and about 45 million say that anxiety is affecting their sleep. Experts say that suppressing anxiety only magnifies its power over us. However, by viewing anxiety as a motivating force, we...
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Fish Oil Supplements Might Help Prevent Cancer
The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims. Study participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of colon, stomach, lung and other digestive tract cancers, researchers found. Likewise,...
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How Mindfulness Meditation Works to Reduce Pain
Many people turn to mindfulness meditation to help them manage their chronic pain, a practice that's been used for centuries. However, it's been an open question whether meditation is simply functioning as a placebo, rather than actually quelling pain. Now, a new study...
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Dr. Crandall: Boost Your Winter Immunity Now
The weather is getting colder and winter, the holidays, and visiting relatives are right around the corner. And the miserable cold and flu season that comes along with the colder weather and indoor gatherings is approaching also. The time to prepare is now, says Chauncey...
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A Handful of Pistachio Nuts Can Save Your Sight
Researchers at Tufts University found that eating two ounces of pistachio nuts daily improved the eyesight of adults after just 12 weeks. Pistachio nuts are the only nuts that contain lutein, one of the compounds that help form protective pigments in the retina. These...
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Pumpkin Packs a Powerful Nutritional Punch
They're everywhere! Pumpkins are on display in every shape and color in supermarkets across the country. While carving them is lots of fun for the family this Halloween, eating this fruit bestows a myriad of important health benefits. According to Rebecca Kastin, a graduate...