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Supplement for joint pain linked to lower heart disease risk
Glucosamine, a dietary supplement that people commonly take to ease joint pain and reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, may lower the risk of cardiovascular problems, according to a study analyzing health data from over 400,000 participants.
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One-third of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine
A stunning one-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicines such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and supplements.
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Lavender really does help you relax and could even treat anxiety, scientists reveal
The famous relaxing effects of lavender are real and could even be used medically to treat anxiety, new research suggests.From blooming gardens to aromatherapy oils and bubble baths, people have long claimed that lavender has calming and relaxing benefits.
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This is the free diet plan backed by NHS and the British Dietetic Association
A free diet and exercise plan has been released by the NHS and the British Dietetic Association in an effort to help those in the UK struggling with their weight.
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WHO warnings over children’s screen time disputed by UK experts
Children under the age of three should not watch TV or sit playing games on a tablet, while those aged three and four should not have more than an hour of screen time a day, according to disputed guidelines on physical activity and sleep by the World Health Organization.
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A Holistic Approach to Naturally Lowering Anxiety
While there are many causes for anxiety, general health and wellness may be one of the best ways to counter negative feelings. The following are simple tools and practices that can be used to encourage physical and emotional health in a natural way.
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Personalised Wellness: How to Access the Ancient Science of Ayurveda
The ancient healing system of Ayurveda is suddenly flourishing across Europe, as more people look to manage their health holistically instead of via modern medicine. We investigate why this is and reveal how to get in on the trend that claims to balance mind, body and spirit.
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One-third of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine
A stunning one-third of people with a cancer diagnosis use complementary and alternative medicines such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and supplements.
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Virtual reality may help stimulate memory in people with dementia
The results of a new study suggest that virtual reality could make life easier for people with dementia. The authors conclude that virtual reality helped the participants recall memories and contributed to an improvement in patients' relationships with caregivers.
Read moreWhat does science say about the effects of meditation?
Practicing meditation or mindfulness techniques is, at least anecdotally, supposed to smooth your way to a happier, more healthful life. But what does science say about these practices?
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Essential Oils Found To Have Antibacterial Effects Comparable To Antibiotics
Certain combinations of essential oils were found to exhibit antibacterial effects similar to modern antibiotics in research from Kotebe Metropolitan University, as published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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The diets cutting one in five lives short every year
The food we eat is putting 11 million of us into an early grave each year, an influential study shows. The analysis, in the Lancet, found that our daily diet is a bigger killer than smoking and is now involved in one in five deaths around the world.
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