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September 5, 2019 - Issue 4770


Insomnia linked to increased risk for heart disease

Insomnia linked to increased risk for heart disease

September 5, 2019

What's more, it makes your risk of hardening and narrowing of the arteries soar - and is also linked to heart failure and stroke. Please heed this critical warning from the Mayo Clinic.

Low vitamin D linked to adolescent behavior problems

low vitamin d linked to behavior problems

September 5, 2019

Children with low vitamin D levels between the ages of 5 and 12 years are 1.8 times more likely to develop behavior problems in adolescence. Aggression and rule-breaking behaviors were linked to vitamin D deficiency, adding support to the importance of optimizing vitamin D levels to protect mental health throughout life.

What you need to know about sedge

sedges leaves

September 5, 2019

Sedges, or Cyperaceae, are grass-like plants that play an important role in the ecosystem, whether by providing shelter for organisms or by filtering debris and heavy metals from water. Sedge fibers are also used for various materials, such as ropes and thatch. Discover more about these versatile plants.