More reasons to drink red wine

Some recent studies have highlighted the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, with recent research from the University of Rochester showing that binge drinking can lead to clogged arteries. However, scientists are more positive about the effects of drinking in moderation – in fact, a new study suggests that the practice could actually protect your

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Asian Herb Extract May Help Reduce Blood Sugar Levels

Individuals who suffer from high blood sugar may soon have another natural way of improving their condition, as Chinese scientists have announced that an herbal extract may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers discovered that a natural compound called emodin, obtained from two herbal plants known as Rheum palmatum and Polygonum

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News regarding a popular wrinkle remedy – Issue 45

Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Here we go again… Another announcement from the Food and Drug Administration about dangerous side effects of a widely-used drug; this time it’s the incredibly popular wrinkle-reliever, Botox. Once again patients have trusted their doctors, who in turn have trusted the drug companies. And once again the public has been disappointed. While

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Association receives grant for water protection

The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has received a $5 million grant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for source water protection. Fred Sheldon, president of NRWA, received the symbolic check during the association’s annual Rural Water Rally held from April 19-21 in Washington, DC. “This is in recognition of [the association’s] good and hard

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Simple Secrets To Naturally Improve Your Immune System

When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system that’s boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this

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Fast Weight Loss May Have Lasting Results

A new study shows that rapid weight loss may prevent the weight from returning, according to findings in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. About 260 women who were categorized as obese enrolled in the Treatment of Obesity in Underserved Rural Settings trial in which participants followed specific lifestyle requirements for six months. Among the

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Drugstore Painkillers May Hide Prostate Disease!

Roz Roscoe The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that $61.2 billion a year is spent on drugs that offer pain relief. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as aspirin and ibuprofen—may reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This finding

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Hormone May Cause Overeating Even When Full

Scientists have discovered that there may be a thought process behind why people choose to eat even when they’re full, furthering the indications of previous studies. Results found in the research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry indicate that humans tend to eat unhealthy foods even when they’re full because it releases a pleasure sensation

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Get These Beneficial Nutrients For Optimum Digestive Health

You may think that the digestion process doesn’t begin until your food reaches your stomach. But it actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if

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