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Important Info About Thyroid Testing

If you’re feeling sluggish and think your thyroid is the culprit, new research shows you’ll get the most accurate diagnosis if you schedule your tests early in the morning.

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A Little Resistance Improves Brain Function

It’s no secret that weight training is good for your body. Now, researchers are uncovering how pumping a little iron can benefit your brain too.

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Fruits and Veggies: What’s in a Serving?

Confused about how much produce you should eat every day? You’ll be surprised how easy it is to meet the minimum requirements.

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Rosie Reminds Us About Women and Heart Disease

After suffering a major heart attack, talk show host Rosie O’Donnell is on a mission to help educate women about symptoms.

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New Treatment for Male Infertility

Ubiquinol, a new form of the antioxidant coenzyme Q-10, may increase sperm counts and motility.

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Tasteless Tomatoes Explained

If you think Heirloom tomatoes taste better than the all red varieties, you are not mistaken. And here’s why.

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Diabetes Drug May Also Treat Cancer

Metformin, a diabetes drug derived from herbs, is so effective at boosting survival rates in people with ovarian cancer that holistic practitioners are increasingly recommending it.

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Depression Rates Rise Among Teen Girls

New data shows that more adolescent girls are experiencing depression than ever before.  Why is this happening and what can be done to reverse this troubling trend?

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Scents Soothe Sadness in New Moms

While the birth of a baby can be a joyous event, it can also trigger feelings of sadness and anxiety. But new evidence points to the power of flowers to ease those baby blues.

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