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Aromatherapy May Boost Depression Recovery

Aromatherapy might be able to help people recover from depression by helping them more clearly recall specific, often positive, memories, a new study shows.Scents are more effective than words at cueing up the memory of a specific event, researchers report Feb. 13 in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on February 14, 2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms, according to two new papers based on a data from a long-term study of the […]

Published on February 14, 2024

Sugar-reduced chocolate with oat flour just as tasty as original, study finds

The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study. In a blind taste test, 25% reduced-sugar chocolates made with oat flour were rated equally, and in some cases preferred, to regular chocolate. The findings provide a new option for decreasing chocolate’s sugar content while maintaining its […]

Published on February 14, 2024