Health

A new review from researchers at Queen's University and the University of Toronto examined available human studies on berry intake and macular degeneration. The review indicates that consuming blueberries and goji berries is consistently associated with a lower risk of the eye disease, a condition that is the leading cause of vision loss…
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Morning Walks and Health: What the Evidence Shows A growing body of evidence suggests that walking in the morning may offer distinct health advantages, according to health researchers and recent reports. As New Year's resolutions often fade by the end of January, with studies showing up to 88% of people abandoning their health goals,…
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A large-scale study using data from the UK Biobank has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to accelerated biological aging and an increased risk of death. Researchers tracked 172,225 adults for nearly twelve years, relying on detailed daily food logs rather than broad survey estimates. The study published in…
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Adult iron requirements range from 8 to 18 milligrams per day, depending on age and sex, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Officials state that dietary sources can help meet these requirements without reliance on supplements. Standard food composition databases maintained by the U.S. Department…
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Bill Gates range of “plant-based meat” products are contaminated with dangerous levels of carcinogenic fungal toxins, according to the results of a major new study published in Science Daily. Researchers analysed 212 plant-based meat products on British supermarket shelves and found mycotoxins – poisonous substances made by fungi –…
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Health is shaped by more than the absence of disease. It reflects how your body performs each day, how effectively it repairs and recovers, and how well daily habits nourish its needs. In many ways, modern life often undermines these foundations. Holistic healing responds to this reality by addressing the whole picture – the physical,…
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Nutrition research indicates that specific nuts and seeds contain nutrients that may promote hair health and growth, according to a report published by Verywell Health. The report identifies biotin, vitamin E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids as key components found in these foods that have been linked to various aspects of hair follicle…
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Awareness, gratitude and optimism training may improve blood pressure and other heart-health markers within 8 to 12 weeks, according to a new review of 18 randomized controlled trials. Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign led the study, published in the journal Cardiology Clinics. The review released on…
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A new analysis of more than one million adult health records indicates that adults with low vitamin D levels faced a 63% higher risk of developing fibromyalgia over a 10-year follow-up period compared to those with higher levels. The research, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, also reported a 30% higher risk of other chronic…
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Recently an apiarist told me about an old wives’ tale. She said the scuttlebutt in the beekeeping world is that “beekeepers don’t get cancer.” Many anti-cancer protocols insist on zero sugar and no sweeteners of any kind, whether natural or artificial. But this apiarist is a firm believer in the healing power of honey, as well as…
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