Blackcurrants are tart berries that are native to Northern Europe and Asia. Their deep purple colour demonstrates their wonderful health benefits. More than being a rich source of vitamin C, blackcurrants provide so much more - from cutting your diabetes risk to protecting you from cancer. Blackcurrant and Diabetes Just recently, a team of rese
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New research from Rockefeller University suggests that neurons play a role in protecting intestinal tissue from over-inflammation. The findings may help health experts develop better treatments for gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome. There are many types of immune cells present in the intestinal issue. Some of them are the Lami
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Do you always forget your car keys? Do you always have troubles memorising? Do you have problems squeezing out your creative juices? Don’t worry. No matter what age you are, you can still significantly improve your brain power. While your diet plays a major role in enhancing your brain health, what you do on a daily basis does have a significant impact
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If you’re looking to put back the sizzle in your sex life, adopting a healthy lifestyle is a must. It is not enough that you just work out. You should also pay attention to your diet. And when it comes to food, there are certain choices that can really set you in the mood and take your sex life to the next level. Here they are: Avocado Av
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Going beyond your daily calorie consumption does not only make you gain fats. Sadly, it can also increase your risk of cancer. That’s according to the latest study from Harvard University and Duke Medical School which found that a high-calorie diet turns off a key hormone in the intestine, which leads to the deactivation of a tumour suppressor pathway.
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Scientists at Salk Institute uncovered an unexpected way in which cells trigger this critical response to threats, offering insight into disorders such as mitochondrial disease, cancer, diabetes and neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson’s disease. In an average human cell, anywhere from 100 to 500 mitochondria churn out energy in the
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For couples who have experienced the pain of miscarriage, knowing the best time to try again is essential. But when is the best time? According to new research, couples who try to conceive again within three months, have a greater chance of becoming pregnant. While the study didn’t prove that trying for a baby again after miscarriage will cause
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Feeling stressed? We all do every once in a while. In our ever busy world, taking some time off to relax and unwind is essential if you want to keep sane and healthy. And the great news is you don’t have to spend a fortune just to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. Plus, there are healthier alternatives to what our usual stress-busters like piggi
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A study involving 50,000 middle-aged men has found that a diet rich in flavanoids reduces impotence the same rate as 5 hours a week of brisk walking. Such natural chemicals are found in berries, fruits, red wine and tea. The study claims snacking on fruit boosts sexual function as much as walking for five hours a week, thanks to natural compounds call
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Can you be alone yet happy? Sure you can. Being single doesn’t mean living life terribly. A lot of singles out there are able to live their life to the fullest. And if they can, so can you! Decades of studies in the field of positive psychology proves that happiness is a choice. You may not be able to change the situation you’re in now, but you c
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