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Archive for August, 2007

Found! New Marker of Poor Prostate Health

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

New test sheds light on wisdom of taking natural steps to safeguard health of key organ.

On September 22, researchers announced that they have found a new biological marker that indicates early signs of poor prostate health. In fact, this new test may prove to be more accurate than the standard measurement of PSA levels. “Using [...]

Relieve Stress, Boost Brainpower

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

Calming your rattled nerves with a few deep, soothing breaths is a smart solution indeed. Studies show that meditation—a heightened state of relaxation and focus—helps boost your brainpower. According to Sara Lazar, research scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, individuals who practiced a special type of meditation, called insight meditation, were found to have a thicker [...]