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Meditation Boosts Metabolism: New Study Sheds Light

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That Om might do more to whittle your waist then you think. Scientists from the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine unveiled a new study on meditation and revealed what looks like permanent increases in your metabolism from having a regular meditation practice. So go grab those mala beads! The researchers rounded up a couple dozen participants with …

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Dim Your Lights for a Better Night’s Sleep

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Bright lights can suppress melatonin which can interrupt sleep cycles and contribute to sleeplessness, Type 2 diabetes, and increased blood pressure.  These findings were released last week through researchers at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. The study sequestered 116 people between the ages of 18 and 30 for five days and the researchers regularly checked melatonin …

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