Antioxidants: health benefits and harms you need to know
Antioxidants are compounds in foods that can neutralize free radicals that can lead to damage in cells of the body.
Many people take antioxidant supplements...
These common foods may sharp your brain
In a recent study published in the Neurobiology of Aging, researchers found that a higher intake of specific nutrients is linked to lower brain...
Curb your eating: Help your brain fight the urge to splurge
Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers...
Low vitamin D may speed up cognitive decline
In a recent study from Rutgers, researchers found older people who don’t get enough vitamin D may experience cognitive decline at a much faster...
High-fat food can change the brain very quickly
In a new study, researchers found eating a diet of high-fat foods can change the brain super quickly.
The diet contributes to irregularities in the...
This diet can reduce leaky gut in older people
In a new study from the University of Barcelona, researchers found a polyphenol-rich diet improves gut health in old people.
Polyphenols are compounds that we...
Green tea may protect your body as a vaccine, study finds
Green tea is seen as healthy and promotes a longer life, supposedly due to its high level of antioxidants.
In a new study from ETH...
Eating more whole grain food could strongly reduce type 2 diabetes risk
In a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, researchers found increased consumption of whole-grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type...
This supplement could keep dementia at bay
Dementia—a condition involving the extreme loss of cognitive function—is caused by a variety of disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia mainly affects older people, and so...
This metal plays an important role in treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and premature death worldwide.
And the key to treating patients with...