Tag: healthy living

Green tea is your new go-to cuppa, thanks to its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties

Randolph Jason

Green tea is your new go-to cuppa, thanks to its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Green tea is a popular health drink in many parts of the world. In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers found that green tea helps regulate weight and prevent gut inflammation. “Two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and we know that just telling people to eat less and exercise more isn’t working. It’s important to establish complementary health-promoting approaches that can prevent obesity and related problems,” said Richard…

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Researchers Find A Single Bout Of Exercise Boosts Cognition And Memory

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Researchers Find A Single Bout Of Exercise Boosts Cognition And Memory from Natural Blaze New study suggests exercise is good for the aging brain Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. University of Iowa researchers have found that a single bout of exercise improves cognitive functions and working memory in some older people. In experiments that included physical activity, brain scans, and working memory tests, the researchers also found…

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A flavonoid a day keeps the doctor away

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A flavonoid a day keeps the doctor away by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Flavonoids may not have the name recognition vitamins and minerals do, but as antioxidants with the power to fight disease and premature aging,1 plus decrease inflammation, they can make a dramatic difference in your health if you know where to find them. Believe it or not, there are more than 6,000 distinct flavonoids, and every one of them communicates a unique benefit for your body. Found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs, these phytonutrients have the capacity to…

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain By: Sayer Ji, Founder for Green Med Info Brain regeneration: long considered a feat impossible to accomplish, compelling research now reveals how a simple spice might contribute to stimulating the stem-cell mediated repair of the damaged brain Turmeric is hands down one of the, if not the, most versatile healing spice in the world with over 800 experimentally confirmed health benefits, and an ancient history filled with deep reverence for its seemingly compassionate power to alleviate human suffering. It may also represent the pharmaceutical industry’s single most existential…

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Eating fruits offers tremendous health benefits — a fact supported by many studies. These are rich in vitamins and minerals, great for keeping diseases at bay, and have high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, which improves digestion, increases satiety, and lowers cholesterol. But did you know that some fruits might be better than others, in terms of micronutrient content? Meet the 12 “powerhouse” fruits In a study published…

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Green Space Is Good For Your Mental Health

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Green Space Is Good For Your Mental Health from Natural Blaze First study to demonstrate relationship between green space and mental wellbeing at an individual level published Using data from 25,518 people, the researchers show that Londoners who live within 300m of green space have significantly better mental wellbeing Proximity to green space was more important than lifestyle factors such as employment, income, and general health. It is hoped that planners will use the results to help create a healthier, happier and more productive urban landscape. Living within 300m of…

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Benefits Of Chia Seeds: More Than 10 Scientifically Proven Facts About Chia

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Benefits Of Chia Seeds: More Than 10 Scientifically Proven Facts About Chia (Dennis Mbuthia) by: Off The Grid News The benefits of chia seeds are nothing short of stupefying. While the seeds may seem small, they are packed with many benefits for the human body. Further, chia seeds are growing in popularity as more people discover its benefits. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia is an edible seed that comes from Mexico and Guatemala. The name chia translates to “strength,” which is why chia seeds are a common source of energy. Moreover,…

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic

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Buyer beware — Many fish oils are synthetic by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola As you probably know, fish oil has long been touted as an excellent source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two marine-based omega-3 fats that are important for brain and heart health. What may come as a surprise is that many (if not most) fish oil supplements on the market these days contain synthetic fish oil. This little-known fact has been brought to the fore by a recent U.S. Supreme Court petition filed by Amarin…

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“Cooked Tomatoes” Really Are The Secret Superfoods

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“Cooked Tomatoes” Really Are The Secret Superfoods by: Off The Grid News You can find tomatoes in the homes of many people. You can eat them raw and add them to your salads and sandwiches. But if you want to get the most out of your tomatoes, cook them first before eating them. Cooked tomatoes really are superfoods, especially if you combine them with healthy fats such as olive oil. Tomatoes truly are superfoods when they are cooked because their lycopene content is increased during the process. Benefits Of Cooked…

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Ancient soil bacteria holds key to preventing modern superbugs

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Ancient soil bacteria holds key to preventing modern superbugs by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Researchers from Swansea University Medical School in the U.K. have discovered a new type of bacteria that can inhibit more than half of the top antibiotic-resistant pathogens. In the study, which was published in Frontiers Microbiology, a team from the U.K. and Croatia analyzed an area in Ireland that is thought to have medicinal properties and found the new strain, which they named Streptomyces sp. myrophorea. To date, antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s biggest problems. Microorganisms are evolving at…

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