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A newly released survey reveals that in increasing number of hospitals are incorporating massage into their therapy programs. In fact, according to Health Forum, numbers have increased by over one third in just the last two years.
Massage therapists and natural health practitioners have long known of the myriad benefits of this healing modality. Now mainstream [...]

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If you enjoy the benefits of a healthy workout but not the aches and pains that can follow there may be simple and pleasant solution. Researchers at the University of Vermont have discovered that drinking cherry juice after your workout can help to prevent the pain related to muscle strain.
Fourteen volunteers were asked to flex [...]

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This next step may seem a bit of a challenge for you. It asks that you “Cut your TV viewing time in half.” Many people have come to equate watching television with relaxation when, in fact, many of today’s programs can have quite the opposite effect.
Excessive TV viewing can lead to an array of mental [...]

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Twelve percent of seniors over age 65 have some form of dementia – the most common being Alzheimer’s disease. By age 85, the percentage rises to 50%. Mental decline is not inevitable as we age, however.
A new study, led by Dr. Eric Larson, has discovered that elders who continue to maintain their physical fitness are [...]

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