Tomatoes Pack A Nutritious Punch

It is rarely contested that tomatoes are good for you. In the wake of recent scientific inquiry, however, researchers are saying that tomatoes may be better for health and well-being than previously thought. A study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found that consuming tomatoes may reduce the extent of heart disease, life

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Link Between HRT and Breast Cancer Strengthened

Breast cancer cases in the U.S. began to fall as a large number of women ceased hormone replacement therapy (HRT), new research reveals. Findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that HRT may raise a woman’s risk of cancer, particularly if she continues treatment for more than two years. Oncologist Dr. Rowan

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Increased Physical Activity May Alleviate Insomnia Symptoms

Regular aerobic exercise may prove beneficial to individuals who suffer from insomnia, according to a study conducted at Northwestern University. Over the course of 16 weeks, researchers observed 23 individuals aged 55 years and older who had been diagnosed with symptoms of the sleeping disorder, including abnormal sleep patterns and the inability to function properly

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Survey: Americans spend billions on alternative medical treatments

In a sign of continued growth in the popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), a study has found Americans are spending billions on non-conventional medical treatments. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health, Americans spent $33.9 billion on CAM in 2007. CAM procedures include herbal

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