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How to Eat if You Want Better Sleep

Research bears out what our grandparents said: Don’t eat too close to bedtime if you want to sleep well. Plus other recipes for a solid eight hours By Kathleen Squires A GOOD NIGHT’S sleep is the new kale,” chef David Bouley said recently. “Everyone wants it and it’s good for your health.” He was addressing
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The Definitive Superfood Ranking

It seems like everything in the grocery store is labeled “super.” We dove into which foods are actually proven, by science, to be good for you and which ones are all hype. Outside AC Shilton Photo: Nick Kelley. Food marketers know that if they call their product a superfood, it’s sure to sell. Take quinoa,
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How self-control can actually unleash your dark side

By David Robson People with great willpower are often lauded over their peers with less self-control. But having strong character may not always be a good thing. A A few years ago, 80 Parisians were given the chance to take part in the pilot of a new gameshow, called La Zone Xtrême. The producer greeted
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Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food

Eva Selhub MDContributing Editor Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That “fuel” comes from the foods you eat — and
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Discover how eating pistachios can reduce the risk of lung cancer

by: Joy Jensen, staff writer | August 31, 2020 (NaturalHealth365) Pistachios are nutrient-dense nuts that offer plenty of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, and they’re also an excellent source of healthy fats.  Adding these tree nuts to your daily diet offers a number of health benefits, and they may even be instrumental in preventing cancer. One
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Virginia Health Commissioner declares forced COVID vaccines for all Virginians

by: Sara Middleton, staff writer | August 29, 2020 (NaturalHealth365) In our latest installment of public health officials abusing their power in the name of COVID-19, breaking news out of the state of Virginia has many people fuming over the potential reality of a mandated vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. A local Virginian news station recently reported that the southern
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Burgers, berries, bread: 10 foods you should consider buying organic

Many are wary of chemical residues frequently found in foods grown with pesticides. If your budget and time are limited, here’s a good place to start ‘When consumers spend their dollars on organic food they’re voting. They’re voting for change,’ said Illinois farmer Ben Hagenbuch. Photograph: David McNew/Getty Images There are a variety of reasons
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