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Flaxseed May Help Protect Against Radiation

One of the earliest cultivated crops, flaxseed has been useful since the dawn of civilization for weaving cloth, making flax oil, and as a food.

Now, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that flaxseed might have a new use for the 21st century: protecting healthy tissues and organs from the harmful effects of radiation. Continue reading »

Exercise Cuts Waist Size and Makes You Smarter

Riding a stationary bike and resistance training makes middle-aged people not only healthier but smarter, showed a Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) study.

Tai Chi and Happy Hearts

A new study from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University suggests that Tai Chi may be a suitable exercise to improve both cardiovascular function and body strength.