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03/10/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Raise a glass to old age: Scientists find that drinking alcohol at older ages could potentially lower mortality risk
Alcohol consumption as people get older has been on the rise over the past decade. While experts claim that moderate drinking could lead to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, studies nowadays rarely — if at all — tackle the health benefits of alcohol. However, recent evidence suggests that there is also a link […]
12/10/2019
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By Grace Olson
Functional foods help fight disease on a cellular level, thanks to bioactive ingredients
Functional foods contain bioactive compounds that can help fight diseases. Researchers from Wuhan Sports University examined how some of the most widely used bioactive ingredients enhance autophagy, which can help in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The study was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. What is autophagy? Autophagy is the body’s way of cleansing itself. […]
06/02/2019
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By Vicki Batts
A diet of “ultraprocessed” foods drives disease, increasing the risk of early death
It’s common knowledge that junk food is bad for you, but just how bad is it? New research shows that the long-term effects of an “ultraprocessed” diet are worse than previously imagined. Scientists from France and Spain say that highly processed foodstuffs are primary drivers of disease and according to their studies, can increase the […]
02/18/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Eating foods rich in carotenoids significantly reduces your risk of breast cancer
Eating an array of colorful fruits and vegetables is an integral part of any healthy diet, but some of the most potent cancer-fighting compounds can be found in warm-hued produce. Carotenoids are predominately found in foods that are red, orange and yellow — though some leafy greens are also a great source of these cancer-fighting […]
10/17/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Are you an ADDICT? Sugar has mind-altering effects similar to cocaine
It’s not a secret that too much sugar is no good, but just how bad is it? If you’ve been going hard on the sweet stuff, you’re not alone: Sugar addiction is a serious problem. Scientists say that the effects of sugar are so powerful, its impact on the brain are similar to that of […]
09/12/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Nutritional profile of the java plum reveals array of neuroprotective agents
Researchers discovered that the stem of the java plum (Syzygium cumini) is a good source of antibacterial, antioxidant, and neuroprotective agents. The study, published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy, revealed the scientific rationale behind the use of the java plum’s stem as a traditional herbal remedy. Existing studies have shown that other parts of the java plum tree, […]
09/06/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Prevent periodontal disease with the myrobalan, a native fruit of South Asia
You don’t hear a lot of talk about periodontal disease, but it is actually more common than you may think. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discusses how the ethanol extracts of the myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) (EETC) can be used to remedy the problem. Periodontal disease is a broad term referring […]
08/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Inhaling the aroma of black tea may lower stress levels, according to a study
Drinking black tea has been known to provide mental health benefits, but what about inhaling its aroma? Research has found that inhaling the aroma of black tea may reduce stress levels before and after a mentally stressful event. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, the relieving effects of two […]
08/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
The strange-looking tropical fruit graviola is a POWERFUL superfood against cancer
Graviola, also known as soursop, may be a strange-looking tropical fruit, but did you know that it is a powerful superfood that can fight cancer? Researchers from the Tepic Institute of Technology (ITT) in the state of Nayrit, Mexico were the first ones to look at the effects of graviola on cancer tumor cells. They found that […]
08/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels
The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the symptoms of […]
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