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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

November 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has long recommended that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years obtain nine [&hellip

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Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks

November 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

A new study supports the public health importance of staying away from ultra-processed foods, finding a significant association with colorectal [&hellip

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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude

November 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. [&hellip

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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

November 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

The idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance—specifically, a serotonin deficiency—has been popular and influential since the 1960s, [&hellip

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Longevity Diet Involves Fasting, Too

October 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

After reviewing hundreds of studies on nutrition, diseases and longevity in laboratory animals and humans, the optimal diet for longevity [&hellip

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Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline

October 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study from [&hellip

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Mislabeling Found in Some Immunity Supplements

October 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Immunity supplements may not be all they claim to be, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical [&hellip

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Different Fibers Produce Different Results

October 27th, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Although high-fiber diets reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease, the latest research from Stanford University indicates that not [&hellip