Prevention

Real Potential Health Benefits of Chocolate

Posted Tue, 2012/05/15 - 20:48 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases, Beyond Science

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In what may seem like wishful thinking, eating dark chocolate may have tangible and legitimate health benefits.

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Flavonoid Rich Foods May Reduce Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted Thu, 2012/04/26 - 21:09 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Eating flavonoid rich foods like berries, tea and wine may have a protective effect against Parkinson's disease.

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Magnesium Supplements Lower Blood Pressure

Posted Tue, 2012/03/27 - 21:51 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Nutrition researchers have found that taking magnesium supplements may help to reduce a person's blood pressure and help lower their risk for related health problems.

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Yoga Effective for Easing Back Pain

Posted Wed, 2012/02/29 - 22:46 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Beyond Science

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In the largest clinical trial to date, regular classes in yoga was found to be effective in reducing lower back pain.

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Citrus Reduces a Woman’s Risk for Stroke

Posted Tue, 2012/02/28 - 01:06 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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Consumption of citrus fruits and fruit juices was found to lower a woman's risk of having a stroke.

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Exercise the Brain to Delay Dementia and Alzheimer's

Posted Mon, 2012/01/30 - 21:35 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Mind and body

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Using and challenging your mind may have tangible benefits over our lifetimes and may protect us from the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Aspirin Reduces Risk for Hereditary Cancer

Posted Tue, 2011/11/08 - 02:12 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Cancer

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Regular intake of aspirin may help to reduce the incidence of hereditary cancer, especially in the colon and bowel.

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Being Bilingual May Protect Your Brain

Posted Wed, 2011/10/05 - 02:34 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Mind and body, Conditions & Diseases

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Speaking another language may help protect your brain from the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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Vitamin D Tempers Depression In Older Women

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 21:08 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments

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A new study suggests that higher levels of vitamin D may be effective in treating and preventing depression.

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A Spicy Way To Treat Sinus Inflammation

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 03:54 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments

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The active compound in chili peppers has been shown to be effective in treating sinus inflammation.

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