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The Effects of Social Interaction on Anti-Aging

Cheryl Carmichael, a doctoral candidate at the University of Rochester in New York, conducted a study to determine how socializing in the early stages of life effected an elderly person’s health.  The study spanned a course of 30 years and was comprised of 20 year old college students (133 in total) who kept track of their daily social …

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The Link Between Coconut Oil and HDL Cholesterol

Saturated fatty acids have always been touted as being bad for you.  However, synthetically manufactured saturated fatty acids, such as the likes in margarine, are far different from those naturally occurring in coconut oil which are no longer seen as being detrimental for your health, but rather beneficial, especially for the brain. A new study …

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The Relationship between Exercising and Cholesterol in Men

As you get older, and especially when you reach 60 years of age, your cholesterol levels tend to rise.   However, men who exercise at an early age, improve their chances of delaying the onset of high cholesterol which has a direct effect on the development of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and …

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Amazing Anti-Cancer Benefits of Walnuts

Walnuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber and alpha linoleic acid, which is a plant-based omega 3 fatty acid.  It is also high in antioxidants and together with walnut oil, they have shown positive results in lowering cholesterol and increasing insulin sensitivity. However, in addition to these amazing properties, walnuts have also shown to reduce …

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