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Can an Apple a Day Keep Cholesterol Away?

A new study reveals that the active compounds in apples can help significantly reduce cholesterol levels.

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Fish Oil Can Boost Mood

Depression is common in people over age 65. New research reveals the potential culprit: diets that are low in omega-3s.

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Improve Your Child's Mood Naturally

Healthy brain development means better concentration and improved mental health. There are two omega-3 fatty acids that are absolutely critical to the developing brain of a child.

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Can Chocolate Make Your Smarter?

It’s every chocolate lover’s dream: New research shows that countries that go crazy for cocoa produce more Nobel laureates.

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Drink More Green Tea

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that green tea consumption has important benefits especially for people over the age of 65.

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Help For Students During Cold Season

When you’re feeling stressed, you can be more susceptible to catching a cold. A study of harried college students offers a unique way to stay healthy this fall and winter.

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Is There Poison on Your Plate?

Johns Hopkins University researchers recently uncovered a surprising “ingredient” in poultry that everyone should know about. Consumer Reports also found this same thing in rice.

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Many Headaches Are Drug-Induced

It's hard to believe that many migraines and headaches are caused by the drugs we take for pain relief, but this excerpt from What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know by Michael T. Murray, ND, offers valuable insight for understanding the deeper issue. 

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Male Breast Cancer Warning Signs

Because men have less than a 1 percent chance of getting breast cancer, many doctors miss the signs and don’t diagnose the disease until it’s too late. It's important to know the symptoms.

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