Plants and extreme fitness: How one man added years to his life

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by ClydeHampton - November 4, 2018November 4, 20180

(CNN)Three years ago, Khaled Al-Suwaidi, now 35, received advice that changed his life forever. He was warned that he might not live much longer.

The world’s best meditation tech just got even better

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by ClydeHampton - November 3, 2018November 3, 20180

The Muse 2 headset: Still can't read your thoughts, but can track your heart rate and body movement as well as brain noise.Image: chris Taylor, Mashable Muse 2 $249 The Good Lightweight • Now tracks breathing • stillness and heartbeat • Great battery life

Can coffee really sober you up?

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by ClydeHampton - October 28, 2018October 28, 20180

(CNN)You're out late at night and you've had one too many drinks. You're feeling a bit inebriated, and you're wondering if a cup of coffee can help. Many of us have been there."I call it the 'perfect storm,' " said Dr. Mary Claire O'Brien, senior associate dean for health

The ideal diet to combat climate change

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by ClydeHampton - October 22, 2018October 22, 20180

(CNN)You may be aware that a plant-based diet can make you healthier by lowering your risk for obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Now, a study suggests there's another good reason to regularly eat meatless meals. By filling your plate with plant foods instead of animal foods, you

Ten vegan-friendly versions of tailgate classics

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by ClydeHampton - October 20, 2018October 20, 20180

(CNN)Tailgating with friends can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of a sporting event. But depending on the food served, pregame parties can be particularly challenging for those who follow special diets, including vegans. The good news is that there are lots of healthy "veganized" versions of tailgate

Food for thought: the smart way to better brain health

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by ClydeHampton - October 15, 2018October 15, 20180

The human brain is made of food, so what we eat and drink affects our ability to keep a healthy, alert and active mindWe all intuitively appreciate that the foods we eat shape our thoughts, actions, emotions and behaviour. When you are feeling low, you reach for chocolate; when you

Vitamin D supplements don’t help bone health, major study concludes

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by ClydeHampton - October 12, 2018October 12, 20180

Biggest ever review of evidence recommends the government ditch its advice to take them throughout winterVitamin D supplements do nothing for bone health and the government should ditch its advice that everyone should take them throughout the winter months, according to the authors of the biggest review of the evidence

4 ways a shorter workweek could help you live longer

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by ClydeHampton - October 10, 2018October 10, 20180

(CNN)The number of hours you log at work each week can have a significant impact on your health and your longevity -- especially if you overwork.Working more than that has been tied to some negative health outcomes, especially for "individuals who work extended hours or very long hours. We're

How church communities can help lower African-Americans’ blood pressure

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by ClydeHampton - October 10, 2018October 10, 20180

(CNN)Amanda Hoyte-Badu was unsure how she would be perceived by a group of people a lot older than her. In her role as a lay health adviser, she was leading a session of mostly over-60-years-olds at Nazarene Congregational United Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York.Her leadership role was

Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, major study finds

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by ClydeHampton - October 6, 2018October 6, 20180

London (CNN)Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density or prevent fractures or falls in adults, finds a large study that advises health professionals to stop recommending the supplements to most patients. The findings add to previous research suggesting that vitamin D supplements do not prevent disease for the