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Higher Magnesium Means Healthier Arteries

New research shows higher blood levels of magnesium reduce the risk of high blood pressure by almost 50 percent, and...
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Low Selenium Intakes Associated With Increased Risk Of Prostate Cancer

Some studies have shown that low dietary selenium intakes are associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. A study of more than 50,000 male health professionals in the U.S. found a significant inverse relationship between toenail selenium content and the risk of prostate cancer. This study looked at 181 men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and 181 healthy men.
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You May Have Fat Bones!

Many doctors used to think that being overweight was protective against developing osteoporosis. We now know otherwise . . . It is possible for too much fat to accumulate in bones, which weakens them and raises the risk of osteoporosis.
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St Mary's Thistle Reduces Chemotherapy Side Effects

Research has found that the herb milk thistle (also known as St Mary’s thistle) can reduce the amount of liver...
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Is Adrenal Gland Exhaustion Disrupting Your Sleep?

Do you suffer with poor quality sleep and morning fatigue? Is your sleep light and restless, leaving you feeling unrefreshed in the mornings? Have you considered that your adrenal glands may be responsible? Getting deep, restful sleep is so important for overall health, energy and productivity during the day. Many health problems could be significantly improved if only a person was able to achieve quality sleep.
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Hypertension And Learning Disabilities

Children with high blood pressure more likely to have learning and attention problems Approximately ten percent of US children experience...
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There Could Be Unexpected Surprises In Your Cup Of Coffee!

Recent analysis of ground coffee has found some brands contain cheap fillers like corn, sugar, ground soybeans, or acai seeds...
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BPA Free Plastic Is Still Unsafe And Toxic

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a type of commonly used plastic that mimics estrogen in the body and has been linked to a whole host of serious health problems such as breast and prostate cancer. In recent years BPA has been removed from many products, particularly baby bottles, water bottles and food storage containers. You have probably noticed lots of BPA free products on supermarket shelves.
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Deaths From Esophageal Cancer Up By Almost 50 Percent In Last 40 Years

According to a study published by Cancer Research UK, the number of people dying from cancer of the esophagus (food pipe...
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Being Stressed Can Give You A Bad Memory

Many of our patients complain of having a poor memory. There are several possible explanations for this, but new research has uncovered one important cause. Having high blood levels of cortisol can impair your memory. This is according to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Cortisol is a well known stress hormone. It is made by the adrenal glands and released into the bloodstream during emotional or physical stress (examples of physical stress are injuries, surgery or illness).
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