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Here’s a surprising way to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s:

17 Friday May 2019

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Sleep on your side. When we sleep, the fluid in our brain works to clear out the waste products that can turn into the plaque linked to Alzheimer’s. In fact, our brain temporarily shrinks – but only slightly – so the fluid can get into all the nooks and crannies. And according to researchers at the Stony Brook School of Medicine, side-sleeping helps that brain fluid circulate more easily, allowing it to do a better job cleaning out the debris.

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Stop mindless overeating while watching television!

16 Thursday May 2019

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Want to be LESS likely to eat when you’re relaxing in front of the TV? Watch a talk show! Whether it’s “Ellen,” “The Talk,” or “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Research in the Journal of the American Medical Association found we eat 98% LESS while watching a talk show compared to an exciting action show – which can trigger tension and mindless overeating. It’s because we need to pay closer attention to what people are saying on a talk show… so we’re more focused on listening and absorbing information, than absorbing calories through mindless eating.

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Eat blueberries every day to be happy!

15 Wednesday May 2019

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If you’re looking for a happiness boost: Eat blueberries. According to the journal Pharmacological Research, eating a half-cup of blueberries every day could raise your serotonin levels by 20%. Serotonin is a brain chemical linked to a better mood. It also helps keep your brain cells and arteries running smoothly – decreasing the risk of stroke, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. And we get the serotonin boost from the anthocyanin in blueberries; the antioxidant that gives them their deep color.

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The safest way to use a baby stroller when out for a walk:

14 Tuesday May 2019

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Parents, know this! Experts now say we should NEVER cover a baby’s stroller with a blanket or gauze to protect them from the sun. Because Swedish researchers found even a thin cover reduces air circulation. And a covered stroller sitting in the sun gets 15 degrees HOTTER inside than a stroller left uncovered.

Plus, that can increase the risk of SIDS – or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – which can be triggered by overheating. That’s from pediatrician Dr. Svante Norgren from the Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital in Stockholm. Especially since the blanket can block your view of the baby, and you may not know something’s wrong until it’s too late.

So, go ahead and attach some type of visor to your baby’s stroller – but never use a blanket to block the sun.

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If you’re planning to spend a week at the beach, ask yourself:

13 Monday May 2019

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…is your beach towel a bacteria bomb that needs washing every day? No! Dr. Mehmet Oz says it’s OK to use the same towel for several days running – IF you hang it in direct sunlight to dry. The sun’s UV rays will kill 90% of the germs, leaving bacteria levels too low to make you sick. But, if the towel’s still damp the next day – toss it in the dryer. Because with moisture, bacteria can multiply 100-fold after each use.

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Prevent motion sickness… naturally!

10 Friday May 2019

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If you don’t want to toss your cookies on an amusement park ride, do two things. This advice comes from amusement park expert Pete Trabucco, author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters.”

Open your eyes: Looking ahead helps your body adjust to dips, which makes for a smoother ride. That’s why it’s better to be in the front of the ride than the back. You can see what’s coming.

Also, bend in the opposite direction: For example, if the ride pitches you to the left, try to bend your body to the right. This’ll help prevent motion sickness.

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Don’t get mad. Here’s why!

09 Thursday May 2019

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Being angry can increase your odds of having a heart attack up to 14-fold for up to two hours after an argument. And studies show that people who can’t control their temper are more prone to thickened arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease and stroke risk. That’s why Duke University researchers say control your temper and you could control your heart.

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Look at nature for stress relief

08 Wednesday May 2019

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For years we’ve been talking about how looking at nature relieves stress. Well, now a certain segment of the population is going to reap those benefits, too: Prisoners!

According to the American Psychological Association, inmates who watch nature videos have fewer violent outbursts and fewer negative emotions like distress, aggression, and nervousness.

But you don’t need to be a felon to reap the stress-relieving benefits. Studies have shown having a view of trees and greenery, or even seeing a picture of nature on a computer, can lower blood pressure, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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The stinky fix for athlete’s foot!

07 Tuesday May 2019

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This fix for foot fungus may work, but it may also make your feet stink to high heaven. It’s garlic! It’s antimicrobial, which is how garlic protects itself from being eaten by bugs and rotted by fungus. But that’s also how it can help athlete’s foot! Just crush 2 garlic cloves and mix with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Massage the mixture on your feet and between your toes. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse and dry your feet thoroughly. Do that once a day until the rash goes away. The American Academy of Dermatology says garlic is better at fighting foot fungus than the most popular over-the-counter foot spray!

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This may seem like an odd question…

06 Monday May 2019

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…but which of these things do you fear the most: Losing your hearing, your memory, your ability to see, losing a limb, or losing the ability to talk?

According to a poll conducted by a nonprofit health research group, the thing we fear the most is going blind.

88% of people consider being able to see “vital” to their overall health… And nearly half of the respondents said losing their sight would have the biggest effect on their day-to-day life and their ability to be independent. And going blind was ranked worse than losing hearing, memory, speech or a limb.

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