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News & Articles By Melissa Smith
12/05/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces your baby’s risk of eczema later in life
Breastfeeding your baby can be a difficult task, but your hard work will surely pay off. Exclusively breastfeeding your child for the first three months can lower his or her risk of suffering from eczema later in life, according to a study presented in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2019 Annual Meeting […]
12/02/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Boost your metabolism and longevity with fasting
Some studies support the idea that fasting can help certain people lose weight. Although this is still an ongoing debate, a new study in the journal Scientific Reports discovered other benefits that fasting may offer. In the study, researchers found that fasting can boost metabolism, increase antioxidants, and prolong lifespan. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute […]
12/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The health benefits of horseradish include anti-cancer effects
Horseradish might not be something you eat every day, but you may want to consider eating it more often. Researchers from the University of Illinois found that this root vegetable may protect against cancer. In their study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers found that horseradish contains compounds that could help […]
11/30/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Guys, your cup of joe comes with compounds that fight prostate cancer
How’s this for a good excuse to have another cup of joe: Research suggested that drinking coffee might lower a man’s risk of prostate cancer. Researchers from Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science in Japan identified compounds in coffee called kahweol acetate and cafestol that may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer in cell […]
11/28/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Study: More plants on your plate means a lower chance of death from heart disease and other causes
If you want to live a long, healthy life, add more plant-based foods to your diet. A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers suggested that adding more fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains to your diet could lower your risk of dying early due to health problems like heart disease. […]
11/27/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Grape juice can increase antioxidant intake without causing high blood sugar or uric acid
Long-term and increased oxidative stress can cause chronic inflammation. This can lead to health problems, such as diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative diseases, heart disease and even cancer. You can reduce oxidative stress in your body by consuming antioxidant-rich foods. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers suggested that fox grape (Vitis labrusca L.) […]
11/25/2019
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By Melissa Smith
It takes just ONE sugary drink a day to increase your risk of heart disease-related death by a third
Sugary drinks may be sweet to the taste, but not to your health. Sugar-sweetened drinks have been linked to a host of health problems including diabetes and obesity – but consuming them not only causes diseases, it can also lead to death. A study published in the journal Circulation revealed that just drinking a can […]
11/25/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Antioxidants also shield you from the harmful effects of water contaminants, according to study
Contaminants are ever present, even in seemingly clean water. Researchers suggest that antioxidants such as vitamin C and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may help protect you from the harmful effects of hexavalent chromium, a contaminant commonly found in drinking water. Researchers from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois looked at human cells to determine whether antioxidants […]
11/22/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Green tea found to have practical antioxidant applications for preserving stored food
Many food companies today use synthetic antioxidants to preserve food. While these can prevent or delay lipid oxidation — the leading cause of chemical degradation in foods, these can be harmful to human health. For this reason, researchers from the State University of Maringa in Brazil looked at the potential use of green tea, a natural antioxidant, […]
11/20/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Spices and memory: Is garlic the key to improving cognitive health among the elderly?
Garlic is a popular spice known to have many health benefits. One of these benefits is the ability to improve cognitive health among older people. An animal study conducted by researchers from the University of Louisville found that a compound in garlic called allyl sulfide could help prevent age-related memory loss experienced by people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s […]
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