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Person walking to stay active to reduce depression

Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s

Dec 30, 2021

A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.

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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue

Dec 30, 2021

People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help.

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Diagram of the inner structure of an air filter

Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus

Dec 30, 2021

Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air.

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Foods high in fiber including broccoli, almonds, asparagus, avocado, and spinach

Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat

Dec 30, 2021

Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies

Dec 30, 2021

A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Nov 30, 2021

Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study.

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Avocado sliced in half sitting on counter

Eat an Avocado Daily to Redistribute Belly Fat

Nov 30, 2021

The deep visceral fat that surrounds internal organs is a major indicator of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it can be decreased in women by eating an avocado each day.

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