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Natural Awakenings

February 2014 Issue

FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats: Bid Farewell to this Heart-Clogging Ingredient

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM

Following years of consumer activism and local ordinances, the FDA is taking steps to officially ban the trans fats in processed foods, linked to 20,000 heart attacks a year.

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Zinc Orchestrates Immune Response: Stops Inflammation and Infection

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM

Ohio State University researchers say zinc balances out the immune response in cells, preventing excessive inflammation and protecting against harmful infections.

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Jumpin’ Jellyfish: Numbers Explode with Ocean Warming and Overfishing

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM

Up to half a million Florida swimmers are stung during jellyfish outbreaks as their numbers boom worldwide due to warming waters and declining predators.

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A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart Failure: A New Way to Examine Cardiac Health

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM

Simply blowing into a Mylar balloon (similar to the party versions) can help detect heart disease when the air is run through a special machine for a “breathprint.”

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Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women: Symptoms Vary by Gender

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM

The distinctive warning signs of heart attacks in women may explain why women are slower to recognize the need for treatment.

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Rethinking Heart Health: Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM ● By Linda Sechrist

It turns out that cholesterol counts are not as important as a low-inflammation diet and an upbeat attitude.

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Love Magnet: Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way

Jan 31, 2014 12:45PM ● By Debra Melani

The bestselling author offers four steps to help us overcome unconscious personal barriers to finding our soulmate.

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