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Calorie consumption is down, but our weight keeps going up

Experts say that too much refined sugar may be the reason that our weight continues to rise, even as calorie consumption goes down

14 March, 2013
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Aromatherapy lowers blood pressure, improves sleep quality

Blends of essential oils can work together synergistically to enhance health, according to two new studies

12 March, 2013
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Diabetics – it’s OK to eat fruit

A new study suggests that the standard advice for newly diagnosed diabetics to avoid fruit provides no real health benefit

11 March, 2013
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BPA exposure raises kids’ risk of asthma

Scientists in America have shown that exposure to the chemical bisphenol A in early childhood significantly raises the risk of developing asthma

7 March, 2013
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High consumption of processed meats linked to early death

A diet high in processed meat – and the unhealthy lifestyle that often goes with it – can cut your life short

7 March, 2013

Acupuncture brings significant relief for seasonal allergies

A course of acupuncture may help bring quick relief from seasonal allergies and a better prognosis over the longer-term

6 March, 2013
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Natural remedy shows benefit for dry eyes

A supplement containing fenugreek extract, as well as fish oil and alpha lipoic acid has been shown to help relieve dry eyes in older women

5 March, 2013

Stop! That test or procedure may not be necessary

An interesting new initiative is challenging both doctors and patients to start paying more attention to the concept of ‘evidence-based care’

4 March, 2013

Higher fat Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart attack and stroke

A diet high in vegetable fat from olive oil and nuts can dramatically reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease

28 February, 2013
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Intense acupuncture stimulation speeds recovery in Bell’s palsy

Bell’s palsy – a form of facial paralysis – is an unpredictable condition, and hard to treat; but say Chinese researchers acupuncture can help

28 February, 2013