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Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora.

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Children brushing teeth with fluoride water

Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.

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Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

Vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in the children during their early and teen years.

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Ashwagandha root extract for treating anxiety

Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels.

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Schisandra chinensis for building muscle strength

Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations.

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Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever

Dec 30, 2020 06:30AM

For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product.

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Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.

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Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cruciferous Vegetables

Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Nov 27, 2020 06:30AM

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.

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