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Immune-boosting red banana smoothie
Immune-boosting red banana smoothie Red bananas are a delicious winter fruit with a raspberry-like taste. You can find them in the winter months at your local supermarket. Make sure to select fruits with a deep purple color, which indicates that the red banana is ripe. Let’s take a look at […]
Weight training sheds belly fat
Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]
Hugs protect from colds and infections
Could hugs protect from colds and infections? Hugs are a great way to show love because they create a bonding experience and can heal our emotions. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that hugs may lower stress-related risk of illness. Lead author Sheldon Cohen, of the Dietrich College of Humanities […]
Deadly tick-borne ‘Bourbon Virus’ identified
Researchers have identified the cause of a Kansas farmer’s mysterious death over the summer. It is called the Bourbon virus. The illness is believed to be tick-borne. The virus “was fast-moving and severe, causing lung and kidney failure, and shock,” The New York Times reported. The virus killed the man […]
Is the end of AIDS near?
Is the end of AIDS near? The article ‘The end of AIDS: Possibility or pipe dream? A tale of transitions’ published in the African Journal of AIDS Research strategically examines the whole epidemic. More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, and almost 1 out […]