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Anger Management Strategies: What Works and What Fuels It?

A meta-analysis published in Clinical Psychology Review sought to determine which activities effectively decrease anger. The meta-analytic review included 154 studies and 10,189 participants. Studies looked at the efficacy of activities that decreased arousal such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation versus activities that increased arousal such as punching a bag, jogging, or cycling. Arousal-decreasing activities were more effective at decreasing anger and aggression.

Supplement Improves Quality of Life in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is characterized by a narrowing or blockage of vessels that carry blood to the extremities, most commonly the legs. It’s caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, associated with smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The most common symptom isRead

Want to Live Longer? Eat the Whole Fish

The health benefits of eating more fish have been well documented, from the heart-healthy properties of omega-3-laden fatty fish to the copious benefits of a fish-rich Mediterranean diet. And now, a new study is adding even more evidence to the case for eating more fish—and this time, it’s whole fish,Read

Omega-3s Linked to Mental Illness

A study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry shows that young adults with low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had more psychotic experiences.

More Surprising Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet

Women who adhere to a Mediterranean-type diet can lower their risk of all-cause mortality by 23%, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.

Study Uncovers Another Reason to Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that a high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with insomnia.

Certain Nutrients Appear to Slow Brain Aging

A study published in the journal npj Aging shows that specific nutrients may promote healthy brain aging and stave off cognitive decline.

Chiropractic Treatment Linked to Fewer Prescriptions for Back Pain

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting some 619 million people globally. And that number is expected to hit 843 million by 2050, as the world’s population ages. Not only does lower back pain lead to issues such as work loss and reduced quality of life,Read

Matcha Mouthwash Puts the Bite on Gum Disease

Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease caused by infection by bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas gingivalis, which colonizes biofilms on tooth surfaces and proliferates in deep periodontal pockets. Left untreated, periodontitis can lead to complications including tooth loss. It has also been associated with diabetes, preterm birth, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. GreenRead

Natural Compound Speeds Nerve Regeneration

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a thorny, flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. For centuries, extracts or teas of blessed thistle have been used to treat indigestion, infections, and wounds. While research on the plant’s medicinal properties is spotty, some evidence suggests that the tannins present in blessed thistleRead

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Natural Compound Speeds Nerve Regeneration

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