The pollutants in our diet that could accelerate ageing
Pollutants are, by definition, harmful. But not all of them are equally harmful.
Coconut sugar may lower blood pressure, artery stiffness in older people
In a study from Ball State University and elsewhere, scientists found a natural coconut sugar may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by...
What the research says about creatine supplements
Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements, widely used by bodybuilders and athletes alike.
Why it’s OK to give your sweetheart a year-old box of Valentine’s Day chocolate?
It turns out that chocolate can outlast love.
Scientists find an edible mushroom that can improve memory
In a study from The University of Queensland, scientists found an active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
The...
Vitamin D supplements may not benefit kidney health in diabetes
In a Stanford study, scientists examined the potential of vitamin D supplementation for protecting the kidney health of people with pre-diabetes.
It’s the trendy diet method, but does intermittent fasting really work?
Diet trends come and go, but intermittent fasting, a form of dieting based around periods of non-eating followed by periods of concentrated eating, has...
Common sleep supplement may help boost memory function
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University recently have found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...
Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.
Some people juice beetroot,...
Calorie restriction can slow down aging in healthy people
In a study from Columbia University and elsewhere, scientists found that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults.
The CALERIE intervention...