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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development.

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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Nix Sweeteners to Avoid Spreading Antibiotic Resistance

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Four widely used artificial sweeteners—saccharine, sucralose, aspartame and acesulfame potassium—promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in environmental and clinical settings.

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Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.

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Cultivate Satisfaction to be Healthier and Happier

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Older people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers.

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Eat Five Veggies and Fruits Daily to Live Longer

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

New research has found that two and three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively, were linked to the most longevity.

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