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Green Tea Can Block Arthritis Pain

Green tea just got better! We have heard from nutritionists, trainers and more about the benefits of green tea, but let’s get down to the science. Did you know there is a compound in green tea that blocks arthritis pain?

Researchers at the Washington State University in Spokane have identified a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

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Diet Choices Impact Sleep Quality

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Is it true that diet impacts sleep quality? In this new study, those that eat less fiber, more saturated fat and more sugar are more likely to have less restorative and more disrupted sleep.

The main finding: diet quality influenced sleep quality. Principal investigator Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, said “it was most surprising that a single day of greater fat intake and lower fiber could influence sleep parameters”.

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In Universe News: You Don’t Want to Miss Comet Catalina

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Comet Catalina, also known as C/2013 US10, is set to make an appearance in our inner Solar System this January. Known as one of the most beautiful comets ever discovered by astronomers, it will be at its closest approach on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Northern Hemisphere. Unfortunately, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, Catalina will not be in your view.

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