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A new study has found that where you store your vitamins can affect their potency and efficacy. The reason for this is because crystalline substances, which includes numerous vitamins, can be compromised when they are exposed to too much moisture. This includes storing them in places like the kitchen or bathroom, where high humidity degrade certain types of vitamins, even if they are in sealed containers.

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As if you needed any further encouragement, the field of sexual medicine has determined that sex is good for you. Some of the areas of our health that benefit from having sex include longevity, heart health, blood pressure, and reduction in the risk for certain cancers. Somewhere in there happiness might be affected, as well.

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In the modern era of eating, it seems as if we’ve sacrificed good nutrition for convenience, as evident by the explosion of processed junk food that has become so prominent in our diets. While these foods taste good and are easy to make, they can lead to some adverse consequences, and are linked to such health problems as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers.

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Eating right can be a challenge, especially when you consider the hectic and busy lifestyles that many of us lead. As a result, convenience becomes a major issue when we prepare meals, and when it comes to getting some healthy foods in our diet, it’s hard to beat a nice dinner salad for its simplicity and enjoyment. This is especially true in light of the explosion of ready to eat greens that line the supermarket shelves. Just tear open the bag and enjoy, right?

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New research is suggesting that getting more calcium in your diet may help you live longer. Scientists came to this conclusion when their study indicated that men who consumed the most calcium in their diets were 25% less likely to die during the proceeding ten years than their contemporaries who consumed much less calcium.

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Cancer researchers have discovered that certain compounds that are found in fruits such as pomegranates may be effective in suppressing the formation of hormone-influenced breast tumors. The findings, published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, focused on what are known as ellagitannins, which are phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties.

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In addition to be a tasty and nutritious snack that is high in protein, it appears that almonds may also have some important health benefits, as well. A recent study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found that regular consumption of almonds may have significant antioxidative qualities.

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Hibiscus tea is a popular beverage that is consumed the world over, and many commercially available herbal teas contain some hibiscus in varying amounts. However, in addition to being enjoyable, researchers have found that drinking hibiscus tea actually lowered the blood pressure (BP) in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. The findings were the result of a study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Nobody can appreciate the value of sleep more than a parent, especially when it involves a newborn. Scientific research is continually shedding new light on the importance of getting enough rest, especially in light of how sleep takes a back seat to our increasingly busy lifestyles. In fact, a new study out of U.C. Berkeley has determined that something as simple as an hour of napping time during the day can have a significant impact on our brain’s performance, even making us smarter.

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It seems as if stress and anxiety are an integral part of our week as we struggle to get to our jobs at the same time every day and fulfill our duties, irregardless of whether or not we have enough to do. In the end, if we’re not worried about getting there on time, we’re stressed about finding a way to fill those interminable 8 hours.

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