Health

  Did you know that your cell phone technically microwaves your brain, sometimes using about the same frequencies found in a microwave oven? And did you know that natural substances have proven radioprotective properties that can reduce your risk of adverse exposures? Cell phones and the communications…
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  A study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology found that tweaking certain conditions during fermentation could affect the composition and activity of the microorganisms naturally present in cocoa beans. This can produce different chocolate flavors and scents, said researchers from Denmark, Belgium and…
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  Black raspberries are rich in anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds that can help combat inflammation and reduce the symptoms from contact hypersensitivity and other skin allergies. Black and red raspberries are in the same fruit family, but black raspberries have significantly higher levels of antioxidant compounds…
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  Most consumers who indulge themselves with mood-enhancing “treats” like sugar, nicotine, alcohol, or high doses of caffeine, are also paying a price on the back end when the dopamine “crutch” wears off, and they experience what has come to be known as the “chemical hangover.”…
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  Vegans and vegetarians don’t get enough protein – or so people think. In a recent article published online, internal medicine specialist Milton Mills blasted claims from dietitians that ditching meat means missing out on protein, an essential macronutrient. Plant cells contain protein, Mills argued. In…
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  By the looks of it, we are about to face one of the most aggressive vaccine campaigns ever created. According to Reuters, the U.S. government is planning to launch an “overwhelming” COVID-19 vaccine campaign come November, provided the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives one or more vaccine candidates the green…
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  A study presented at the American Society for Microbiology conference has warned that plant foods can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or superbugs. In particular, hard-to-wash vegetables such as lettuce may be hiding these microorganisms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
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  Proper diet is crucial to maintaining optimal health, and a huge part of it is ensuring the adequate intake of essential nutrients needed to support important cellular processes. Scientists agree that there are six primary nutrients that the human body cannot produce. Therefore, people need to get them from a…
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  Did you know that you can naturally boost your body’s ability to fight off harmful organisms and increase your body’s resistance by simply meditating? Mindfulness and meditation share a powerful relationship with our body and our immune system. According to a groundbreaking research study conducted at…
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  Macular degeneration involves the loss of central vision. It happens due to damage in the macula, which is part of the retina. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 50 years and above. The condition typically comes with age, hence the name age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. There are…
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