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Extra virgin olive oil may protect against multiple types of dementia

Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging. In a new study, researchers found that if there was one thing every...

How sugar and whole fruit could affect your blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that added sugar in daily diet is strongly linked to high blood pressure in older women. On the contrary,...

How to avoid food poisoning this holiday season

Preparing a holiday feast can begin as soon as you get home from the grocery store. But if you want to serve family and friends...

New evidence that fruits and vegetables help fight colon cancer

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that natural compounds in fruits and vegetables, known as flavonoids, can help prevent colon cancer. They suggest...

We love coffee, tea, chocolate and soft drinks so much, caffeine is literally in...

In a new study, researchers may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks. The team worked with various biomedical...

How to enjoy a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is a holiday built around a meal. And the meal is a specific one, with the menu largely set in stone. This can cause...

These daily supplements may help control schizophrenia, depression

We’ve all heard that ‘food is good for your mood’. As well as an established relationship between poor diet and mental illness, there is now...

Plant-based diets may bring this brain health risk

Choline is an essential dietary nutrient, but the amount produced by the liver is not enough to meet the requirements of the human body. The...

Sweet potatoes are a holiday dish to be thankful for

Sweet potatoes and yams are a Thanksgiving staple for many families, which makes it important to understand one key fact: Sweet potatoes are not...

The science behind the flavors of your Thanksgiving meal

Americans will eat millions of pounds of turkey, cranberries, potatoes, pies and other favorites for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Cordelia Running, an assistant professor at...