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Wellness December 14, 2020

Sleep duration tied to cognitive decline

Global cognitive function declined faster in people with either very short or very long sleep duration than in people who slept 7 hours a night, combined data from England and China showed. Over 100,000 person-years of follow-up, cognitive z scores had a pooled β of…

Wellness December 3, 2020

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Low-carb diet wins for weight maintenance

A low carbohydrate diet increased energy expenditure during weight maintenance, researchers reported. In a group of overweight adults who recently lost 12% of their body weight, a low carb diet helped burn more calories during the weight maintenance phase, according to David…

Wellness November 20, 2020

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Playing games is associated with reduced declines in cognitive function: A 68-year longitudinal cohort study

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and…

Heart Health Wellness November 3, 2020

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Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…

Wellness October 8, 2020

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A new link between lavender oil and hormonal imbalance: Recent research context

Years ago, a clinical research team observed a link between male prepubertal gynecomastia and the use of lavender oil (LO) or tea tree oil (TTO) -- two of the most common essential oils, and frequent ingredients in a range of cosmetics and…

Addictions Cannabis Wellness September 18, 2020

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New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available…

Wellness August 31, 2020

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The effects of regular consumption of green or black tea beverage on blood pressure in those with elevated blood pressure or hypertension

A systematic review and meta-analysis reviewed the effects of tea intake on hypertension. Abstract Objective: As a popular beverage, there has been much interest in studying the effects of tea intake on hypertension (HTN), a particular risk factor for cardiovascular disorders…

Wellness August 21, 2020

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Afraid of the dark? You might fear this more: Artificial light in the bedroom tied to weight gain in women

Leaving artificial light on while sleeping at night may be a risk factor for obesity and weight gain in women, a large, prospective cohort study found.  Any kind of artificial light exposure at night was correlated with a 19% higher relative risk of…

Wellness July 30, 2020

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Fruit and vegetable intake and bones: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Although intake of fruits and vegetables seems to have a protective effect on bone metabolism, its effect on fractures remains uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS looks at the role of fruit and vegetable on bone health.…

Wellness July 24, 2020

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Coconut oil increases bad cholesterol

Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol level is an established risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. Contrary to current claims that coconut oil can benefit cardiovascular health, a new study combining 16 published research…

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