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Caveman Immune Power

Ever wish you had superhuman immunity, or at least a little extra strength to help keep you healthy?

 

It turns out we may have picked up some caveman immune power, thanks to genes that strengthen the immune system, according to a new report from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Aerobic Exercise Helps You Lose Belly Fat

Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study from Duke University Medical Center finds.

 

When Duke researchers conducted a head-to-head comparison of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and a combination of the two, Continue reading »

 

Hazardous Chemicals in Laundry Products

Do you like the smell of laundry detergent or fabric softener?  Do you know people who walk around smelling like Tide or Bounce?

 

It is time to completely rethink what is considered clean and fresh, because the chemicals in top-selling laundry products may be hazardous to your health.

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Protein for Postmenopausal Women

Dieting postmenopausal women who want to avoid losing muscle as they lose fat should pay attention to a new University of Illinois study.

 

Adding protein throughout the day not only holds hunger pangs at bay so that dieters lose more weight, it keeps body composition—the amount of fat relative to muscle—in better proportion.

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Turmeric - New Hope for Tendinitis

A derivative of a common spice found in Indian curries offers hope of a new treatment for tendinitis, an international team of researchers has shown.

 

They have found that curcumin, a derivative of turmeric, may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis.

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Weight Loss Improves Male Sexual Health

You have seen the TV commercials for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, that promise enhanced performance for men.

 

But is there a drug-free way to improve the sexual health of obese men?

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