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Keep Moving to Fight Memory Loss
There are many ways to help prevent cognitive decline and keep your gray matter in top shape. Movers and Shakers Research has shown a combination of activities and lifestyle choices may keep the brain healthy. Here are some ways to keep your mind agile and your memory resilient: 1. Participate in recreational activities like chess,…
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To Be or Not to Be Gluten Free?
Over the past decade, gluten-free diets have moved from a relatively unknown concept to a mainstream way of life. Even Oprah went gluten-free for a while – and if she’s doing it, you know it’s only a matter of time before everyone is. But even with an increasing awareness of gluten and the FDA’s recent gluten-free…
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A Closer Look at Eye Health
Every day starts the same. You wake up, open your eyes, look at your bedroom ceiling and start your day. Your morning routine might be repetitious, but the gift of eyesight should not be taken for granted. Your eyes cannot properly function if denied the proper nutrients. Understanding how your eyes work and remain healthy…
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Is Whey or Soy Protein Better?
By Product Marketing Specialist & Fit3 Head Coach Tina Van Horn Are you trying to decide which version of Reliv Now® is best for you? Maybe you haven’t tried the new Reliv Now® with Whey formula and are wondering how it is different from the original soy protein-based version. Maybe you are just wondering, “Which…
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Science & Health Today: Turn Back the Clock Through Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, a national observance to encourage practices for healthy aging in all aspects of life — mental, physical, social and financial — especially for individuals 45 and up. The U.S. population of individuals over the age of 45 is growing and now includes members of Gen X as well as Boomer…
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The Buzzz on Healthy Sleep
It’s 10 pm and too late to make a phone call, but how about just a few more emails? Stop. Make a quick to-do list for tomorrow, power down your computer and go to bed. You’ll get more done tomorrow, better and faster, if you get the proper amount of rest tonight. You already know…
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Nutrient Focus: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a popular topic in the world of nutrition, but many of us are still left confused despite the attention. What exactly are they? What do they do for our bodies? How do I get them? In spite of the questions we may have about omega-3s, it turns out that…
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We’re Nuts for Healthy Snacks
An Easy Nut to Crack If you’re looking for a heart-healthy snack, look no further than nuts! Cashews, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts — they all contain unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients that can help lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. High LDL is one of the primary causes of heart disease, so it’s good to incorporate…
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Reliv’s LunaRich Earns Ingredient Patent
Reliv International, Inc., announced that LunaRich® has earned a new patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The composition of matter patent protects the LunaRich technology as it relates to its superior ability to deliver bioactive lunasin to the body. Lunasin is a naturally occurring peptide scientists have identified as the key to many of soy’s…
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Bless You: A Closer Look at Allergy Season
As I write this, I’m looking at my computer screen with itchy, watery eyes and a runny nose. May is National Allergy Awareness Month, and I’ll bet it’s no coincidence that it comes in the spring.