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09/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Breakthrough science study confirms that probiotics can improve depression symptoms

Probiotics have a reputation for being a boon to gut health, but it may also have unexpected positive effects on mental health, according to new research. A study published in the medical journal Gastroenterology suggested that probiotics may be helpful in improving symptoms in patients with depression, ScienceDaily.com reported. For the study, researchers focused on 44 adults who […]

09/19/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Dietary fiber found to reduce osteoarthritis knee pain in first-ever study of its kind

Improved joint health can now be added to the long list of fiber’s health benefits as researchers associated a fiber-rich diet with a decreased risk for degenerative joint disease, particularly in the knees. The new study, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, involved researchers gathering and analyzing data from two previous studies to determine […]

09/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

It usually takes over seven years before doctors diagnose women with this common condition

Despite being described as a relatively common condition, endometriosis — a disease that affects women’s reproductive systems — is especially difficult to diagnose. On average, a proper diagnosis is given only seven and a half years after women first start experiencing symptoms, Independent.co.uk reported. Additionally, 40 percent of women with the condition had to see a […]

05/03/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Stop spring allergies with these 5 easy-to-source herbs

For many people, it isn’t just the flowers that are springing to life this season. The end of winter signals the start of allergy season: a dreaded time of year for those who are prone to allergies. The constant sneezing, itchiness, and red eyes can be unpleasant and inconvenient, so it’s no wonder why people […]

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