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Could Dark Chocolate and Green Tea be the Perfect Combination for Increased Concentration?

A new study has found that combining dark chocolate with green tea could be a better concentration pick-me-up than coffee. Hershey Company sponsored a scientific study to find out whether their new product idea could become the ultimate concentration booster. A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University conducted the study, which included 122 participants […]

Lemon and Parsley- Medicinal Pair That Dissolves Kidney Stone Naturally

Kidney stones are crystals comprised of a compound called calcium oxalate . Undoubtedly, kidney stones can cause extreme pain. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), roughly 1 person in 10 develops kidney stones during their lifetime. It send more than 300,000 people to the emergency room each year. Healthy kidneys clean waste […]

‘Brain training’ app could improve lives of people with schizophrenia

A study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B reveals how Wizard, an app created for the iPad, was developed and tested with a group of 22 participants who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Lead author Prof. Barbara Sahakian, from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, UK, says that […]

Schizophrenia symptoms eased with aerobic exercise

The researchers – including Joseph Firth of the Institute of Brain, Behavior and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom – publish their findings in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder estimated to affect around 1.1 percent of American adults. Symptoms of the disorder include hallucinations, delusions, abnormal […]

Psychosis associated with low levels of physical activity

A large international study of more than 200,000 people in nearly 50 countries has revealed that people with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, and men with psychosis are over two times more likely to miss global activity targets compared to people without the illness. The research, led by King’s College London and […]

Heel Pain: Exercises to Help with Plantar Fasciitis

Causes of plantar fasciitisAn athlete examines his painful heel. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. It connects the heel bones to the front of the feet. The plantar fascia also supports the […]

Young Athletes: Injuries And Prevention

High profile events like the Olympics bring the hope that witnessing and celebrating dedicated athletes at the top of their game, will inspire young people to take up sport and physical activities that help them develop confidence, lead more satisfying lives, and not least, secure long-term health by reducing their risk for developing chronic illness […]

Champion Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients TOMATO SAUCE: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup) 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]

Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets 1/8 teaspoon salt 12 fresh sage leaves 2 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 8 thin strips 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 4 lemon wedges (optional) Preparation 1. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt. […]

Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste (such sambal oelek) 10 garlic cloves, minced 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation 1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic, stirring until […]