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Knitting Releases the Blues: Health Benefits of Needlework

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

Knitting can lower depression, slow the heart rate, reduce the likelihood of dementia and distract from chronic pain, research shows.

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety: Natural Solution to Ease Worry

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

Acupuncture can significantly ease the dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties that can affect some dental patients.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging: Cutting Back Can Increase Longevity

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

Adults on a reduced-calorie diet for two years evidenced the reduced oxidative stress that protects against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and diabetes.

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Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels: Helps to Relieve Symptoms

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

People with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D, but symptoms can ease with supplementation, report British researchers.

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Multifaceted Chiropractic: Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Once known primarily for spinal adjustments, chiropractors today are embracing functional medicine, nutrition, acupuncture and other natural approaches to further healing.

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Dirt Houses Cancer-Protective Microbe: Soil Contains Bacteria That Kills Melanoma

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

Soil contains bacteria that kills melanoma cancer cells, say Oregon State University researchers.

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Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions: Survey Enlightens Physicians

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

A survey of 109 emergency room doctors found they frequently underestimated how often they prescribed opioids and that they prescribed fewer when alerted to the situation.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy: Classes Improve Health

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

Australian seniors reported feeling more fit, energetic and flexible after taking 10 ballet classes over three months.

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Meditative Melodies: How Sound Deepens Meditation

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Dudley Evenson

Combining music with our meditation practice can lift our spirit and enhance healing.

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Forever Flexible: Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Lisa Marshall

Applying smart holistic strategies, we can sidestep the all-too-common creaky knees, sore hips, and other arthritic pains of getting older—all without meds or surgery.

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