as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring's salutiferous water
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Eating more magnesium-rich foods, like beans, can help keep cortisol at a healthy level.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Aug. 2025 -
The key is regularly fueling your body with the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Researchers from the National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University have uncovered a potent new compound in a rare medicinal mushroom found only among the island's mountainous forests, which has a double-threat – fighting both cancer and inflammation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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Saw palmetto berries are coveted for their medicinal purposes, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Salutiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutiferous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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