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Cannabis Brings Fast Depression Relief

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Mental Health

Cannabis relieves depression immediately in most patients, according to a recent study at the University of New Mexico.[1]

Researchers found that giving medical marijuana to depression sufferers improved their symptoms just moments after consumption by nearly four points on a 0-10 scale.

The findings have major implications for the 20% of Americans who suffer from depression.

The current standard depression treatment includes a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).… Read More

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Everything You Think You Know About Hydration Is Wrong

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health

Running a marathon involves a lot of sweating. So you might figure that runners would be awfully dehydrated by the end of a race, even if they are conscientious about drinking plenty of water.

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine tested this idea. It looked at hydration among runners in the Boston Marathon.

The results were surprising.

Researchers found that 13% actually were suffering from over-hydration after the race.… Read More

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One Fruit Juice Improves Sleep

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Sleep Health

Researchers have found a simple and natural way to end insomnia.

It can add almost 1 ½ hours to your sleep time—without the health risks of sleeping pills.

Professor Jack Losso is with the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. He led the study.

“Insomnia is quite common among older adults and it can lead to a range of health issues if left untreated,” said Professor Losso.… Read More

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The World’s Leading Killer Is Not What You Think

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health

You’d probably never guess what the world’s biggest killer is.

It’s not heart disease… Or cancer… Or malaria… Or war.

It’s not even COVID-19.

A study in the journal The Lancet found that pollution causes an estimated 9 million premature deaths a year. That’s 15 times more than all wars and terrorism combined.

It’s eight times more than COVID-19.[1]

It’s three times more than malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis combined.… Read More

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The Natural Depression Solution That Works Better Than Drugs

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Mental Health

It’s long been known that probiotics help with digestive troubles. But a new study shows that “good” bacteria offer a surprising bonus: They relieve depression.[1]

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada recruited 44 adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. IBS is the world’s most common digestive disorder. It causes stomach pain as well as constipation and/or diarrhea.… Read More

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The Supplement Lance Armstrong Used to Cheat May Help Fight COVID-19

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, General Health

The last time the supplement EPO (erythropoietin) made headlines was in 2013.

That’s when cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted he cheated by using the performance-enhancing hormone to win all seven of his Tour de France titles.[1]

Now, EPO is in the news again. Researchers say early findings show that it may have the potential to become a treatment for COVID-19.

What’s more, since it is completely natural, it has fewer side effects than many of the drugs now being tested against coronavirus.… Read More