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A preliminary study finds organic vegetables contaminated with a wide range of disease-causing microbes

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According to a press release from the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2022, Lisbon, 23-26 April) a preliminary study has found that organic vegetables are often contaminated with a wide range of disease-causing microbes.  Disease-causing amoebas that live on organic spinach and lettuce also shelter human pathogens like Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and …

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Low Vitamin K Levels Linked To Mobility Limitation & Disability

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Taking a Stand on Staying Mobile After 80

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging studies indicate that low levels of circulating vitamin K levels have been linked to mobility limitation and disability in older adults, which has identified a new factor that should be considered for maintaining independence and mobility in old age, as published in the Journal of Gerontology: …

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Foods That May Help To Lower Risk Of Glaucoma

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Foods That May Help To Lower Risk Of Glaucoma

Glaucoma can lead to incurable blindness, unfortunately there are no early warning signs and half of the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it. Simple changes in diet can help you to cut your risks. After cataracts glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness around the globe, it is a neurological disorder that …

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Natural Laxatives

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Natural Laxatives

For many that struggle with constipation using natural laxatives is a popular option, of which there are many options to choose from. Foods, spices, and supplements can act as a natural laxative to help stimulate and speed up digestive process to clear the bowels to relieve symptoms of blockage and constipation. Millions of people choose …

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