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Exercise activates memory in older adults

Exercise activates memory in older adults

A new University of Maryland study of healthy older adults shows that just one session of exercise increased activation in the brain circuits associated with memory -- including the hippocampus -- which shrinks with age and is the brain region attacked first in Alzheimer's disease.
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Exercise may be as effective as prescription drugs at lowering blood pressure

Exercise may be as effective as prescription drugs at lowering blood pressure

Exercise may be as good at lowering blood pressure as blood pressure medications in people with high blood pressure according to a meta-analysis of 391 clinical trials. The exercise included aerobic, high-intensity interval training, & resistance training.
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US Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp

US Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp

The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it will consider creating new policy regarding the marketing and sale of cannabis after President Donald Trump signed the Farm Bill, which legalized commercial production of hemp in the United States.
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Krill Oil May Boost Muscle Growth

Krill Oil May Boost Muscle Growth

Krill oil shown to boost signaling pathway associated with muscle growth in new study.
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Dangerous Chemicals Found in Popular CBD Products

Dangerous Chemicals Found in Popular CBD Products

Several products from a leading brand of CBD vaping liquids contain a chemical that’s been linked to emergency room admissions and even death, according to a study published this month in Forensic Science International.
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1 Hour of Weights a Week May Cut Heart Attack Risk

1 Hour of Weights a Week May Cut Heart Attack Risk

Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent, according to a new study.
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Why Obesity Can Cause Cancer

Why Obesity Can Cause Cancer

A new discovery could explain why obese people are more likely to develop cancer, scientists say.
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70 Percent of CBD Extracts Sold Online Are Mislabeled

70 Percent of CBD Extracts Sold Online Are Mislabeled

Only 30 percent of CBD products purchased contained an actual CBD content that was within 10% of the amount listed on the product label.
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