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Changing behaviours one health habit at a time. What would you like to change in Move, Munch and Mind? Our TED talk: http://t.co/K5nVkeU3sS

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"Energy Drinks' Health Hazards For Adolescents" bit.ly/1cDbCAx
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"Exercise may ward off Alzheimer's and Parkinson's" bit.ly/1de1YzR
Exercise may ward off Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Exercise may ward off Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Mouse study shows exercise increases FNDC5 in the hippocampus, which in turn increases expression of brain-health protein BDNF in regions involved with learning and memory.

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"Cranberries For Urinary Tract Infections - New Evidence" bit.ly/1de1UQA
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Why do you think this is? "Increasing numbers of younger people suffering strokes" bit.ly/1cDbnp3
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"Yelling at teens: similar effect to physical punishment" bit.ly/1cDbhOp
Yelling at teens: similar effect to physical punishment

Yelling at teens: similar effect to physical punishment

A recent study from Pittsburgh reveals that harsh verbal punishment - shouting, cursing or insulting - has harmful effects on adolescents similar to those of physical abuse.

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Bit of an oxymoron but interesteing read nonetheless: "Sitting Less Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes" bit.ly/1de1GsJ
Sitting Less Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Sitting Less Reduces Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Sitting less and moving around more reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in patients with known risk factors more than vigorous exercise does.

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Personally I love green tea, with a slice of lemon: "Tea benefits: weight loss, improved bone health and mood" bit.ly/1de1A4l
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#mentalhealth #behaviorchange "Father's Mental Health Linked To Child's Behavior" bit.ly/1de1r15
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I was never good at this, but I've seen huge benefits once consistent: "Eat breakfast to improve your heart health" bit.ly/1cDaOM1
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"How much sugar is in your food?" bit.ly/1de19XX
Sugar content: Values, recommendations, and videos

Sugar content: Values, recommendations, and videos

People in the U.S. are estimated to consume 2–3 times the recommended daily amount of sugar. A diet too high in sugar increases the risk of obesity and several other conditions with widespread...

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"Artificial sweeteners affect metabolism and insulin levels" bit.ly/1cDaBbF
Diet soda linked to higher insulin concentration in saliva

Diet soda linked to higher insulin concentration in saliva

Researchers have found that both diet soda and regular sweetened drinks increased salivary insulin, which may have important implications for health.

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"Why Do We Trust Brown-Eyed People More?" bit.ly/1de11Yt
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"Statin Drugs May Increase Risk Of Diabetes" bit.ly/1de0VzT
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Oreo cookies as addictive as cocaine - to lab rats anyway! bit.ly/1cDaqwV
Chocolate Gorging Linked To Opium Chemical In Brain

Chocolate Gorging Linked To Opium Chemical In Brain

A new brain study suggests an opium-like chemical may drive the urge to gorge on chocolate candy and similar fatty and sweet treats.

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"Multivitamins 'waste of money,' say medical experts" bit.ly/1de0Psd
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"No such thing" as left or right brained people bit.ly/1fruWAI
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Chivalry is clearly not dead... "Men walk slower with romantic partners" bit.ly/MF9jDA
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We absolutely agree, here's some good info... "Modern Diet Is Rotting Our Teeth" bit.ly/MF9ajA
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Oh I can't remember if I like Hot Chocolate or not..."Hot chocolate may prevent memory decline" bit.ly/1fru9zw
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Emm...what do you think? "Peanut butter helps diagnose Alzheimer's disease" bit.ly/MF8L0j
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