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03/09/2020
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By Melissa Smith
Marigolds possess a natural repellent against devastating pests
Do you worry about your plants being infested by pests? Try planting marigolds near them. Gardeners have practiced “companion planting” where marigolds are planted around tomato plants for protection against insects. This practice isn’t new, but its effectiveness is now backed by science. In a recent study, researchers from Newcastle University’s School of Natural and Environmental […]
12/09/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Compounds in yam have vasodilating and antioxidant properties
Wild yam joins the roster of heart-healthy foods, as a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reveals that a compound called diosgenin in the Dioscorea species of yam has vasodilating effects that may boost cardiovascular health. Researchers from Brazil looked at the effects of diosgenin on the cardiovascular health of rats. They examined both […]
12/05/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces your baby’s risk of eczema later in life
Breastfeeding your baby can be a difficult task, but your hard work will surely pay off. Exclusively breastfeeding your child for the first three months can lower his or her risk of suffering from eczema later in life, according to a study presented in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2019 Annual Meeting […]
12/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Mothers who smile a lot at their babies and maintain eye contact “sync up” with them, improving brain development
The ability of babies to learn may be influenced by how their mothers interact with them. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that babies learn when their mothers smile and maintain eye contact with them a lot. In their study, the researchers discovered that babies’ neural activity that syncs well […]
12/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Bacteria in your gut can tell you if you’re at risk of getting colorectal cancer
Researchers continue to find links between gut microbiota – the population of microbes that live in the intestine – and cancers. In a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine, an international team of researchers found that gut microbiota can be used to predict the occurrence of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second […]
12/03/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Make them go to bed: Researchers say adolescents with ADHD can benefit from increased sleep
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder among children and teens. People with this condition have difficulty with executive function or exhibit inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with their functioning or development. In their study, researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center suggest that teens get enough sleep to help them focus, plan and control […]
12/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Drinking kudingcha can help lower your risk of colitis
Researchers from the Chongqing University of Education in China looked at the potential of functional foods – in particular, kudingcha or kuding tea – to treat ulcerative colitis. They found that kuding tea could help treat and prevent ulcerative colitis without side effects. Kuding tea is a bitter-tasting tea which is popular in China. It is used to quench thirst, remove phlegm, […]
12/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
As effective as drugs but without the side effects, ginger is powerful medicine for migraines
Migraines are more than just headaches. They cause a recurring, severe throbbing pain, typically on one side of the head. It is so severe that it interrupts the patient’s ability to do his daily tasks. Of an estimated one billion people experiencing migraines, many of them use painkiller drugs, which come with harmful side effects. […]
12/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Can listening to music help you concentrate better? Experts say NO
Many people listen to music while working to help them concentrate and focus on their tasks, but research disagrees with this notion. A study published in the journal Applied Psychology: An International Review revealed that listening to music as you work actually stunts your creativity and keeps you distracted. In the study, researchers from the […]
11/30/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Can air pollution negatively affect the growth of an unborn child?
Exposure to polluted air is harmful to everyone, especially for babies who are still in the womb of their mothers. A review published in the journal Environmental Research revealed that exposure to nitrogen dioxide can affect the growth of an unborn baby during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to high levels […]
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