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Overtime Hours Linked to Tooth Decay: Connection to Oral Health Decline

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Japanese financial workers that worked more than 45 hours of overtime a month had more than twice the tooth decay as those with no overtime.

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Aerobics Improve Brain Function: Boosts Volume and Gray Matter

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

People with mild cognitive impairment that exercised aerobically four times a week for six months had increases in overall brain volume and gray matter and enjoyed better cognitive functioning.

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Cranberry Prebiotic Promotes Gut Health: Enhances Good Bacteria

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

The cell walls of cranberries contain a compound that acts as a prebiotic by feeding more nutrients to the “good bacteria” in our gut.

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Acupuncture and Herbs Ease Delirium in Patients: Scientists Find Alternative Treatment Effective

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Japanese cardiovascular patients admitted to an intensive care unit that received acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine daily along with conventional care had about a sixth the rate of delirium as a control group.

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Black Cumin Oil Helps Control Asthma: Improves Lung Function

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM

Asthma patients given 500 milligrams of black cumin oil twice a day for four weeks had better functioning lungs and normalized levels of disease-fighting white blood cells.

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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health: Prevents Glaucoma, Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Chinese researchers have determined that oral resveratrol passes through the brain to the eyes, where it may prevent vision degeneration.

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Music Soothes Pain after Surgery: Listening to Tunes Eases Discomfort

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Patients that listened to a half-hour of music soon after spinal fusion surgery reported lower levels of pain.

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Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks: Prohibiting Ingredient Protects Cardiac Health

Sep 29, 2017 07:19PM

Heart attack hospital admissions declined in New York counties that banned trans fat food in restaurants.

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