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03/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Recovering ecosystems: How no-till farming is catching on in small farming communities across the plains
According to an article From Civil Eats, no-till farming can help revive struggling ecosystems. Jimmy Emmons, a seasoned farmer from Oklahoma, talked to other farmers at the 22nd annual No-till on the Plains conference about the no-till farming method and how it can rebuild an ecosystem. In a separate talk, “controversial grazing guru” Allan Savory discussed the large quantity of […]
03/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination
The durian is a divisive fruit, but a recent study has revealed that the “King of Fruits” may need help from a threatened species of bats. According to the findings, flying foxes, bats in the Pteropus and Acerodon genus – the largest in the world – could be crucial pollinators for durian. The durian fruit is either […]
03/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Probiotics for your heart: Eat yogurt twice a week to reduce risk of heart attack in those with high blood pressure by up to 30%
Results from a recent study reveal that probiotic-rich yogurt can help reduce the risk of a heart attack by at least 30 percent in individuals who have high blood pressure. The study reveals that consuming at least two servings of yogurt weekly will help lower the risk of women with hypertension suffering a cardiovascular event, like a […]
03/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
You already know superfoods are full of nutrients – but do you know how to prepare those foods for maximum nutrient bioavailability?
A group of scientists from Zhejiang University in China has determined “the healthiest way to eat broccoli.” The cruciferous vegetable is full of sulforaphane, a compound that can help maintain blood sugar levels. Studies even show that it might have anti-cancer properties. However, once broccoli is cooked for several minutes, the benefits of sulforaphane are destroyed. To absorb the compound, […]
03/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Obesity epidemic driving up healthcare costs across America
A report from NewsWise reveals that while the obesity epidemic in America remains a problem, there is little to no data concerning its economic impact on each state. However, recent research spearheaded by John Cawley, a professor of policy analysis and management at Cornell University, offers a closer look at how the different states are influenced by the healthcare costs of obesity. […]
03/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Poor nutrition in early childhood linked to hearing loss
According to a recent study, adolescents who were undernourished as preschool children were at least twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, unlike peers who were better-nourished. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looked into the link between the hearing of over 2,200 adolescents in Nepal and their nutritional levels as children […]
02/27/2018
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By Zoey Sky
No sweets or juice on an empty stomach: Sugars, including fructose, harm the good bacteria in your gut in the absence of food
It looks like it’s better to wait until after you’ve eaten breakfast before you drink some orange juice. According to researchers, drinking fruit juice on an empty stomach “overwhelms the digestive system.” The results from a U.S. study implies that this can upset the “good bacteria” in your gut. The scientists have determined that fruit juice contains […]
02/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Toddler-marketed milk drinks are NOT recommend by health experts
A study published in the journal Preventive Medicine has looked into how U.S. policies and regulations can support clear and truthful labeling of toddler drinks, especially since international and U.S. health experts and pediatricians do not recommend them. To help parents provide their toddlers with healthier drinks, the scientists involved in the study urged the Food and Drug Administration […]
02/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tracking wastewater is difficult: Artificial sweeteners turn out to be reliable chemical markers
No one really thinks twice about the wastewater generated by sinks and toilets, but a team of Canadian scientists has recently discovered an unusual way to track the water “to ensure it doesn’t end up in unwanted places.” John Spoelstra, a research scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says that artificial sweeteners “are very specific […]
02/13/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Eating for your MIND: Scientists combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets to prevent cognitive decline
At least one in eight people older than 65 in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, according to a study, a group of scientists has formulated a “hybrid diet” that can help prevent cognitive decline. According to their findings, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet […]
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