10 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

The Drink That Lowers Your Risk of Diabetes

  Worried about your blood glucose levels? Have some tea. In a study of 42 countries, researchers found that higher black tea consumption was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers looked at countrywide sales of black tea and compared that data with rates of respiratory, infectious, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition […]

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06 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

The Drink That Boosts Your Stroke Risk

You already know that drinking sugary beverages is bad for your waistline. Now there’s evidence than it can lead to serious trouble in your head, too. Turns out drinking soda regularly can seriously increase your risk of stroke, according to a study from Japan. Researchers tracked the soft drink consumption of 39,786 Japanese men and […]

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06 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Are You At Risk of Messing Up Your Birth Control?

Feeling sad or anxious? Your reproductive health might be at risk. Women with symptoms of depression or stress are significantly less likely to use birth control consistently, according to a study recently presented at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting. Inconsistent use of birth control can lead to greater risk of unwanted pregnancy and […]

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05 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Are You At Risk of Messing Up Your Birth Control?

Feeling sad or anxious? Your reproductive health might be at risk. Women with symptoms of depression or stress are significantly less likely to use birth control consistently, according to a study recently presented at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting. Inconsistent use of birth control can lead to greater risk of unwanted pregnancy and […]

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02 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Drink THIS to Cut Your Cancer Risk

Jonesing for a caffeine fix? Reach for some tea. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that sipping tea regularly could slash your risk of certain digestive system cancers by up to 29%. The Shanghai Women’s Health Study tracked the tea consumption and cancer rates of more than 69,000 non-drinking, […]

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02 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Drink THIS to Cut Your Cancer Risk

Jonesing for a caffeine fix? Reach for some tea. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that sipping tea regularly could slash your risk of certain digestive system cancers by up to 29%. The Shanghai Women’s Health Study tracked the tea consumption and cancer rates of more than 69,000 non-drinking, […]

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02 November 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Drink THIS to Cut Your Cancer Risk

Jonesing for a caffeine fix? Reach for some tea. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that sipping tea regularly could slash your risk of certain digestive system cancers by up to 29%. The Shanghai Women’s Health Study tracked the tea consumption and cancer rates of more than 69,000 non-drinking, […]

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28 October 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Lower Your Risk of Hospitalization

If you’re struggling to shed some pounds, this might be the push that you need to tip the scale back in your favor. People with a higher body mass index (BMI) are more likely to be hospitalized with serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and more, according to a new study published […]

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28 October 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Lower Your Risk of Hospitalization

If you’re struggling to shed some pounds, this might be the push that you need to tip the scale back in your favor. People with a higher body mass index (BMI) are more likely to be hospitalized with serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and more, according to a new study published […]

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13 October 2012 ~ 0 Comments

Take THIS to Cut Your Ovarian Cancer Risk

Sure, most OTC painkillers can effectively knock out your cramps, headache, and many other pesky aches. But there may be an even better reason to pop those pills—and make sure they contain aspirin: new research shows that regularly taking an aspirin-based pain reliever may reduce your risk of the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among […]

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