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We live in a 24/7 society and many of us burn the candle at both ends, utilizing that time for work, watching television, spending time on the internet…basically anything other than sleeping. However, according to research from the National Institutes of Health, at least 40 million Americans struggle with a chronic sleep disorder annually. To highlight the […]
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We’ve been hearing for years that omega-3 fatty acids can keep our brains healthy and efficient. But a new study suggests they may actually do very little to protect the organ. Most omega-3 fatty acids are consumed through pills, which are typically produced using marine algae and concentrated fish oils. However, omega-3 can also be […]
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There’s good news and bad news in the fight against childhood obesity. The good news: obesity rates have leveled off in recent years. The bad news: they aren’t going down, and remain high since the turn of the 21st century. In a new report called “Prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in Canada and the United […]
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Americans have been using Aspirin to treat headaches, muscle strain, and other painful issues for decades. Now, a new study shows that the painkiller may have another benefit: it could actually reduce the risk of colon cancer. The study, which was led by Dr. Sorein Friis of the Danish Cancer Society Research Centre, involved a […]
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A new study suggests that, if you’re looking to lose weight, getting regular guidance from your physician can help. The study, which involved roughly 350 obese people participating in a federally funded weight loss clinical trial, was led by Wendy L. Bennett and a team of health researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. […]
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