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January 31, 2019 - Issue 4553


Top Breathing Techniques for Better Health

Top Breathing Techniques for Better Health

January 31, 2019

The two biggest breathing mistakes that many people make are mouth breathing and over-breathing. If you'd like to improve the longevity and quality of your life, and help balance the negative effects of poor sleep, mouth breathing and anxiety, don't overlook this essential tool.

Your Heart Needs More Than Six Hours of Sleep Nightly

sleep apnea heart disease

January 31, 2019

If you sleep for less than six hours a night, you could have a nearly 30 percent greater risk of subclinical atherosclerosis, the early stages of plaque in your arteries, than if you slept for seven or eight hours. Your heart, like your overall health, needs at least seven, if not eight, hours of sleep to function optimally.

Safflower: An Economically Important Herb That Can Benefit Both Humans and Animals Alike

Safflower

January 31, 2019

Safflower is an herb prized for its oil that can provide various health benefits, making it a profitable industry for many countries. But did you know that it has other uses as well?