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People who exercise on work days are more productive, happier and suffer less stress than on non-gym days, scientists revealed today. (via People who exercise on work days are happier, suffer less stress and are more productive | Mail Online)

How do you get most of your omega-3s? (via Slideshow: Shopping for Omega-3s)

Since 1930, many Americans have trusted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tell us what foods are safe to eat and what products are safe to use. According to their mission statement, posted on fda.gov, “the FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.” Sadly, the facts tell a different story. (via 2 Of The Most Toxic FDA-Approved Poisons - The Alternative Daily)

The research behind an understanding that natural environments refocus our attention, lessening stress and hastening healing (via How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies - Adam Alter - The Atlantic)

Statistics show that processed foods make up about 70 percent of the typical American’s diet – a truly frightening majority. So, what exactly ARE processed foods? It is accurate to say that they can barely be called foods at all. (via KFC Boneless Chicken Only 50% Meat: What Happened to Real Food? - The Alternative Daily)

#Allergy triggers can be anywhere. (via Nasal Allergy Attack ) #health

A recent study performed at Washington University shows that garlic is 100 times more effective than two top antibiotics in fighting Campylobacter, the bacteria responsible for much of the world’s intestinal illnesses. (via Could Garlic Replace Antibiotics as a Major Bacteria Fighter? - The Alternative Daily)

Skin cancers – including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma – often start as changes to your skin. They can be new growths or precancerous lesions – changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time. An estimated 40% to 50% of fair-skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer. Learn to spot the early warning signs. Skin cancer can be cured if it’s found and treated early. (via Skin Cancer Signs and Symptoms | Pictures of Skin Cancer and Precancerous Lesions Slideshow)

Obviously, if you have to choose between a carrot and a bag of chips, the carrot should always win out. (via Eat These 8 Veggies to Accelerate Fat Loss - The Alternative Daily)

A brain imaging technique may help predict whether people with major depression will respond best to treatment with psychotherapy or a commonly prescribed drug. (via Brain Scan May Predict Best Depression Treatment - National Institutes of Health (NIH))