June 11, 2015Posted on
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The hospitals that overcharge patients by 1000%

By Olga Khazan Try to avoid breaking any limbs in Crestview, Florida. You might wind up in North Okaloosa Medical Center, which charges 12.6 times, or 1,260 percent, more than...
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Have your cake and eat it: Chocolate consumption linked to lower BMI

By Stephen Daniells, 28-Mar-2012 People who consume chocolate frequently may have lower body mass index (BMI) values, suggests ‘intriguing’ data from the University of California, San Diego. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Weight-management/Have-your-cake-and-eat-it-Chocolate-consumption-linked-to-lower-BMI
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‘Appetite-suppressing’ effect of proteins explained by researchers

By Nathan Gray+, 09-Jul-2012 Researchers have mapped out the chain reaction of signals that send satiety messages to the brain after a protein-rich meal. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Weight-management/Appetite-suppressing-effect-of-proteins-explained-by-researchers
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Elderly muscles benefit from amino acid supplements

By Stephen Daniells, 06-Mar-2008 Supplementing the diet of elderly people with the full set of essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass, strength and physical function, according to...
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May 13, 2015Posted on

Essential fatty acid supplements may ease PMS, says trial

By Nathan Gray, 17-Jan-2011 A supplement containing a mix of essential fatty acids and vitamins may significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to new research. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Women-s-health/Essential-fatty-acid-supplements-may-ease-PMS-says-trial
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Increased B vitamins may ease PMS symptoms: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 03-Mar-2011 Higher intakes of the B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin from the diet may reduce the incidence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by about 35 percent, suggest new...
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