Category Archives: Healthy living

Gratitude Matters at Thanksgiving and Beyond

Gratitude Matters at Thanksgiving and Beyond
Be a more grateful person Enjoy greater health and well-being The Roman orator Cicero proclaimed that gratitude was not only the greatest virtue but also the mother of every other virtue. Religious traditions have long exhorted people to grateful. While the state of gratitude is valuable in its own right, it may lead to other…
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The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure

The Low-Down on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure predicts bad health outcomes Keep Moving and Eat Better to reduce your blood pressure High blood pressure (hypertension) accounts for a substantial fraction of US medical care costs. Plus, high blood pressure predicts increased risk of other bad health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and vascular dementia. The American College of Cardiology…
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Maternal Diet Predicts Risk of Premature Birth

Maternal Diet Predicts Risk of Premature Birth
Diet matters when it comes to preterm birth Focus on eating better foods rather than avoiding junk foods Lower maternal diet quality predicts higher risks of birth defects, gestational length, and other aspects of fetal development. Researchers in Spain used data from 787 expectant mothers to determine if fruit and vegetable intake predicted the length…
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Mushrooms

Mushrooms
Some mushrooms can kill you Others may reduce your risk of dementia, cancer cardiovascular disease, and premature death Mushrooms contain bioactive compounds, including fiber, beta-glucans, vitamins, and the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione. In addition, mushrooms are good sources for certain vitamins (B1, 2, 12, D, and E) and minerals (calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, copper, iron,…
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