Health

Aspartame is used as an ingredient in over 5,000 diet foods and beverages. Now, new research from Florida State University reports the artificial sweetener may be linked to a greater anxiety risk, an animal study concludes. Mice exposed to aspartame exhibited anxious behavior. Notably, the anxious effects of aspartame on tested…
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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million American adults every year. And, no doubt, the additional stress-producing impact of the coronavirus on psychical health has probably yet to be fully realized. So, while Western medicine attempts to “treat” anxiety disorders with (toxic)…
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Exercising more and sitting down less can lower the risk of women developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Observational studies have already shown a link between sedentary behavior and breast cancer risk but have not provided proof of what causes it. Now, using a Mendelian randomization study – which use genetic variants as…
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Autism encompasses a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning the symptoms can be classified in terms of their position on a scale. Autism Speaks1 points out there is not just one type of autism but many subtypes…
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Many people cherish a belief that there will be a time in their lives when they’re finally able to sit back and relax. After working hard for years, we’ll finally be happy with the level of success or wealth we’ve achieved, and feel entitled to rest and enjoy the fruits of our labour. But it often doesn’t work like this. Most of us…
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The practice of drinking green tea originated in Ancient China, where infusions made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis were consumed for medicinal purposes. Green tea is one of the seven ingredients the Ancient Chinese believed were essential for daily living; hence, they made a habit of drinking green tea to support their health.…
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Ginkgo biloba, also known as maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest species of trees in existence. It is native to China and has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Records suggest that the Ancient Chinese used the seeds of this plant to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by various bacteria,…
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New research provides additional evidence that political ideology can interfere with logical reasoning. The findings, published in the scientific journal Thinking & Reasoning, shed light on how politically motivated reasoning impacts the ability to correctly evaluate syllogisms. A syllogism is a kind of logical argument that…
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A recent study revealed that vitamin C deficiency is linked to metabolic syndrome, a finding that could have powerful implications in improving the health of a significant portion of the American population. Around 40 percent of Americans currently have metabolic syndrome, which is the term for a group of risk factors that raise…
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When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, there are so many factors to consider: blue light, stress, diet – the list goes on. But one often overlooked factor that could be making or breaking your nightly snooze is your sleep position. Are you a side sleeper? A stomach sprawler? Odds are you probably have a preferred position.…
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