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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer

Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]

03/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Microalgae are “untapped” sources of beneficial nutrients

Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other Asian countries […]

03/02/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers identify 3 antioxidants that help minimize inflammation in heart failure patients

Antioxidants protect your cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. According to a study, three antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E and alpha-lipoic acid, help reduce inflammation in patients with heart failure. The findings of this double-blind, crossover study were presented at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando. Free radicals and heart health When free radicals […]

01/29/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults

In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person’s diet can reduce […]

01/29/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Chronic stress is a cancer risk, but vitamin C can help

Chronic stress, a biological response to emotional pressure and demanding situations over a prolonged period of time, can bring about negative effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being. These negative health effects could include a higher risk of heart disease, increased gut problems and even accelerated cognitive impairment. Now, recent research suggests that chronic […]

01/28/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant properties of rice bran oil

In this study, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand looked at whether rice bran oil can improve antioxidant activity for patients with hyperlipidemia. They published their findings in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous research has shown that rice bran oil can help lower lipids and oxidative stress, due to its monounsaturated fatty acid and gamma-oryzanol […]

12/31/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Naturally occurring plant carbohydrate in cranberries could help prevent UTI

Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) are popular fruits commonly associated with Thanksgiving. They are small, red-colored, and packed with essential nutrients and health benefits. One of the many things cranberries are known for is their ability to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). Nearly every human study that investigated this has confirmed that drinking cranberry juice helps stop UTI from recurring. But contrary to common […]

12/29/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Younger-looking skin, stronger bones and improved brain health: 6 Reasons to eat more mushrooms

Mushrooms look a little strange compared to common superfoods like apples or cucumbers, but edible fungi are delicious, savory ingredients. There are different kinds of mushrooms, and they offer health benefits such as improving your brain health and keeping your bones strong. Unlike other white foods that you’re supposed to avoid (e.g., sugar or white […]

12/26/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Ruby-red wonders: Six amazing health benefits of cranberries

Cranberries are a popular Thanksgiving food that you should start eating more often. They are superfoods that provide amazing health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, boosting circulation and preventing antibiotic resistance. Cranberries are fruits that come from an evergreen shrub of the same name. They provide a host of nutrients, such as manganese, copper and vitamins C, […]

12/19/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Lotus seedpods found to protect the liver from inflammation

Nelumbro nucifera, more commonly known as the lotus plant, is a well-known source of food and medicine in Asia. While its roots are considered a vegetable in Japan, its petals are used to flavor dishes and to make herbal teas in China. The seeds of the lotus plant also serve different purposes. Not only are lotus seeds considered a […]

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