American College of Physicians Recommends Therapy Over Medication to Treat Insomnia

New guidelines have been released that praise the effects of therapy over medication as the most beneficial treatment option for those who suffer from insomnia. Released in their Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends cognitive behavioral therapy for treating insomnia. This method, known as CBT, is a way to condition…

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Growing Leather from Tea? It May Be Possible With New Research From Iowa State

Researchers at Iowa State University have truly made a breakthrough by designing a new, leather-like biodegradable material from tea byproducts, of all things. The new material could be used to make clothing, shoes, or handbags — basically anything that leather is currently used for. When you consider that the average consumer is likely wearing four…

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New Study Shows Dark Chocolate Improves Athletic Performance

Dark chocolate is already known for its positive effects on cardiovascular health, and now a new study undertaken at London’s Kingston University has found that this treat can significantly boost athletic performance. The British researchers wanted to find out if chocolate can give a boost to athletic fitness training as chocolate contains the compound epicatechin.…

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