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Water May be the Missing Piece to Heart Health

Don't forget about drinking water when it comes to heart health.

New research from the European Society of Cardiology shows drinking enough water is vitally important in preventing heart failure.

, August 30, 2021


Fine Particulate Air Pollution Ups Dementia Risk

The air you breathe may make you more susceptible to dementia.

Researchers from the University of Washington found people with long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution where they live had a higher risk of dementia compared to people in areas with cleaner air.

, August 23, 2021


Short Naps Won’t Undo Sleep Deprivation

Research shows naps are no substitute for good sleep.

Scientists at the Michigan State University sleep lab found people who used short naps to make up for lack of sleep performed much worse in cognitive testing than those who got plenty of sleep in the first place.

, August 16, 2021


Cocoa Flavanols Beneficial for Oxygen Uptake

Cocoa flavanols could help sedentary people start an exercise program.

Researchers in Liverpool, England found sedentary adults had faster oxygen uptake kinetics during exercise after supplementing with cocoa flavanols.

, August 09, 2021


Brightly Colored Foods are Good for the Brain

Brightly colored foods provide beneficial flavonoids to support brain health.

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a diet with at least a half serving a day of foods high in flavonoids may lower the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent.

, August 02, 2021


Longer School Lunch Means Healthier Eating

Longer lunch periods at school mean healthier eating for children.

Research shows when school children have ample time at the lunch table the likelihood they will eat fruits and vegetables increases dramatically.

, July 26, 2021


Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Whole grains keep you healthier as you age.

Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who averaged less than one serving per day.

, July 19, 2021


Dancing Keeps Parkinson’s Symptoms in Check

Dancing helps Parkinson's sufferers manage symptoms.

Researchers found weekly dance lessons led to a reduction in motor impairment and a significant improvement in some Parkinson's symptoms.

, July 12, 2021


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