Olive oil may prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, high cholesterol
Olive oil is a widely popular ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes and is often praised for its health benefits.
Researchers from the University of Seville...
Cocoa supplement may help reduce heart disease risk
A new study has shown promising results for the use of cocoa flavanols in preventing heart disease.
The study, called the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin...
Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick –...
Australians are predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods this Easter season.
Chocolate has a long history...
Should you really drink eight cups of water a day?
The idea of drinking eight eight-ounce cups of water a day has been repeated for so many years, many of us use it as...
This dietary fiber can trigger inflammation in lungs and the gut
Inulin is a type of fiber that is found in some fruits, vegetables, and health supplements.
It is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, but a...
Does eating potatoes increase your blood pressure?
Researchers from Imperial College London have discovered that the way potatoes are cooked can impact blood pressure.
Previous studies had shown a link between high...
This dietary supplement may reduce Alzheimer’s biomarkers in brain
A recent study from the University of Delaware and other institutions has found that a naturally occurring dietary supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) can...
Common plant-based diet may reverse heart failure
Scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that adopting a whole-food plant-based diet can reverse heart failure without medications or surgeries.
Heart failure...
Does coffee burn more fat during exercise? What the evidence tells us
Coffee, green tea and other caffeinated drinks are a popular way to start the morning. Not only does it give many people a much-needed...
Eating broccoli may protect your gut health
Broccoli is known to be very good for our health.
Scientists have found that broccoli can help us in many ways. For example, eating more...