Category: health and wellness
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Better Diet Quality is Associated With Better Brain Health
A recent observational study, which was carried out between 2005 and 2015 with 4,213 participants from the Rotterdam Study, links a healthy diet with better brain health. In particular, a diet based on vegetables, fruit, nuts (21.8 g/day), whole grains, dairy, fish and a limited intake of sugary beverages is associated with larger brain tissue…
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Newly Discovered Compounds Shed Fresh Light on Whole Grain Health Benefits
Scientists have discovered new compounds that may explain whole grain health benefits, reports a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland. A high intake of whole grains increased the levels of betaine compounds in the body which, in turn, was associated with improved glucose metabolism, among other things. The findings shed new light on…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know and How You Can Help
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, the American Cancer Society says remarkable progress against the disease should not obscure the significant challenges remaining. The Facts: Thanks to largely stable incidence rates, improved treatment, as well as earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer dropped 39 percent…
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SB 1249 California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act SIGNED BY GOVERNOR BROWN
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Social Compassion in Legislation and the Physicians Committee applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for signing Senate Bill 1249, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act. Authored by Senator Cathleen Galgiani and co-sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, SB 1249 will make it unlawful for cosmetic manufacturers to sell…
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What Is An Emergency Kit?
An emergency kit is your last line of defense against the spread of disease, hunger, cold, thirst & fear. In our experience, people genuinely embrace preparing when an emergency hits close to home. It could be as simple as a power outage or as extreme as a tornado. The fact is, you realize that you’re…
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Trojan™ Condoms Explores Modern Sex with New Trojan Man™ Campaign
America’s #1 most trusted condom brand introduces Trojan Man™ as the ultimate guide to this big sexy world™
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Sunglasses: Your Prescription for Eye Health
The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges you to protect your eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays
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Squatty Potty® Offers Better Way to Wipe Away Poo
Introducing new toilet paper foam as an alternative to traditional wet wipes
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New Study Shows Breads And Cereals Contribute Many Nutrients Older Americans Are Missing For Healthy Aging
Data Presented at American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting
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Puerto Rico Launches Largest Public Health Campaign Since Hurricane Maria
One-day campaign aims to immunize a record-setting 25,000 people at more than 50 locations across island