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Add This to Your Diet to Live Longer – Naturally!

Eating more fiber is a great way to jump start a healthy diet, say health experts. Now new research says it could do much more--for your longevity. According to a new study from the Shanghai Cancer Institute in China, people whose diets were the highest in fiber were 16 percent less likely to die from chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. "On average, intakes of dietary fiber in the U.S. and other economically developed…
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Do This 1 Exercise 20 Minutes a Day To Live Longer

So what's worse: Being obese or not exercising enough? As it turns out, not getting enough exercise is deadlier, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The findings, now published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, show that being sedentary increases a person's risk of early death by as much as 30 percent--much more than people who are simply obese. Good news, though: These effects are reversible. "This is a simple message: just a small amount of…
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Use This on Your Smartphone to Lose MORE Weight!

It's winter--and admittedly, you've piled on some weight. Trying to trim down during the season's colder months can prove more difficult however, according to health experts. Luckily, there's a new way to fight the battle against the bulge. According to a new study from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, people who used diet mobile apps lost more weight than those who didn't use any form of online support--helping them lose 3 pounds more over a…
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This 1 Type of Exercise Could Slow Down Aging

Exercise can do a lot of good, but its latest benefit is even better for older Americans. According to new research from the King's College London and the University of Birmingham, people who cycle for exercise have younger bodies than those who skipped this type of exercise--something sure to extend their overall lifespan. The research was published in the Journal of Physiology. "The highly active older volunteers were not only very healthy but had superior physiology when compared to a…
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This 1 Fruit Lowers Blood Pressure – But Only For Women!

Blueberries are a tasty way to soothe your sugar cravings, but now there's a new reason to snack on them. According to a new study from Florida State University researchers, just adding one cup of blueberries to your diet could reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness--two conditions associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings are published in the latest issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of…
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This 1 Common Additive in Your Diet is TOXIC!

If you're trying to eat a healthy diet, watch out: You may be eating something toxic. New research from the University of Utah says that high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most processed food products, is more toxic than table sugar, impairing the longevity and reproductive abilities of female mice. Now researchers warn that high-fructose corn syrup could be dangerous for humans as well. "This is the most robust study showing there is a difference between high-fructose corn syrup…
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Add This 1 Food To Your Diet to Live LONGER!

Want to live a longer life? The key may be giving up a low-carb diet, say researchers. A new study reported in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine reports that people whose diets were rich in whole grains, including oatmeal, whole wheat bread, and popcorn lived longer lives than those who didn't. It even decreased their risk of death from cardiovascular disease--a problem continuing to rise among older Americans. "I think it's quite conclusive that if you eat whole grains, you…
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The Top 5 Mistakes ALL Dieters Should Avoid in 2015!

Planning on losing weight as your New Year's resolution? Make sure you're doing it the right way, says Dr. Aaron Michelfelder, a Loyola University professor and health expert. "For the New Year, most of us should add some weight loss to our resolutions," says Michelfelder, who serves as a professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University's Stritch School of Medicine. "[Don't] try to go it alone. When you tell other people you are trying to lose weight,…
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This Temperature Makes You Work Out HARDER!

So you've made your first resolution: Start working out more. But with temperatures continuing to drop in the northern hemisphere, doing so is an easier said than done task, with snow, ice, and chilling temps making it harder to stay active. A new study from the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Medicine reveals a simple way to up your motivation levels, however: work out in a warm environment. Better yet, it also inhibits your appetite, say researchers. "When…
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This Exercise Reduces Your Alzheimer’s Risk By 40%!

Memory lapses are common as we get older, but if it affects your quality of life, chances are you'll risk developing Alzheimer's disease--a disease that eventually kills. There isn't a cure for it either, though, research now shows there's a way to dramatically reduce your risk. According to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, people who ran at least 15.3 miles per week reduced their risk by a staggering 40 percent. However, only running between 4.5 to…
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