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Vaping impairs concentration? New studies from University of Rochester Medical Center determines that those who vape have are more likely to report issues with concentration, memory and decision-making compared to non-vaping counterparts.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201228105445.htm   New class of antibiotics Wistar Institute researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that block essential pathways in bacteria… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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Sharing Health Data For Better Weight Loss Results? Researchers from Drexel University find that participants who share their health data with health coaches increases weight loss and reinforces healthy lifestyle changes.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201214104726.htm   Wine And Cheese, Please! Iowa State University researchers claim that dietary modifications that include an increase in wine and cheese can… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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Weekly Round Up This week’s health and wellness news   Plant-based protein can reduce risk of heart disease by 14% A new study has found that swapping red meat for beans can lower risks of cardiovascular disease significantly.   https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4141   Warning signs of heart disease for women Heart disease is the leading cause of… Continue reading Weekly Roundup

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Midwife Services May Save Millions of Lives Researchers find that scaling up of midwife services can greatly impact mother and infant mortality rates. Death rates plummet when midwifes are available to continue care following delivery, especially in low-resource areas.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30397-1/fulltext   The American Heart Association finds that women are at greater risk for fatal… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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New Green Mediterranian Diet By modifying the mediterranian diet to replace red meat with plant based protiens, you may maximize the anti-inflammatory benefits of this popular dietary craze. Researchers have found additional cardiovascular and metabolic benefits with this small change.   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-green-mediterranean-diet-may-be-even-healthier-for-you   Serotonin Promotes Patience Researchers have discovered a link between the regions of… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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This week’s health and wellness news New breakthroughs in osteoporosis research Researchers have discovered a new lead for potential therapies in bone disorders by discovering a new cell type that regulates bone growth and formation. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201120132606.htm Researchers examine most effective approach to avoiding Covid Masks? Social bubbles? Social Distancing? Isolating completely? Everyone has different opinions… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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Anxiety and Your Phone If you’re experiencing more anxiety as of late, it could be tied to your phone. With the constant barrage of notifications, alerts, pings and dings, you may want to take a break, or at least reset your notification preferences. Read more here. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/feeling-more-stress-and-anxiety-your-smartphone-may-be-to-blame   Working From Home? Adding a fake “commute”… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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Neuroscience Behind The Bipartisan Divide Researchers have linked a brain region to what they call neural polarization. Learn more about how the brain influences how people process political news. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201020150509.htm   Latest Dish on Intermittent Fasting Time restricted eating has no effect on overweight people with prediabetes or diabetes, according to preliminary research presented to… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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Daylight Savings As the clocks fall backwards with the end of daylight savings, some may find it easier to fall back than springing forward in March. Those that may still be affected by the fall back include parents of infants, shift workers and those with mood disorders. Read more here. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/falling-back-is-easier-than-springing-forward-heres-why   Nix The Diet… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

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CBD   Though CBD is touted as a cure-all, there is no research backing this wonder-drug a miracle for disease. It will, however, treat symptoms like pain and nausea in patients who have not extensively used opioid-based pain killers.   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/cannabidiol-wont-cure-ailments-but-it-can-help-with-pain-nausea#The-low-down-on-cannabidiol Healthier Diet Slashes Risk of Heart Disease One study published in European Heart Journal… Continue reading Weekly Round Up