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04/12/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Jatu-phala-tiga isn’t just a potent antioxidant, it also has potential anti-aging properties
Oxygen is a colorless, tasteless gas that humans need to breathe. In a similar way, cells require oxygen for respiration. Various chemical reactions are involved in this process, which results in the production of energy from food. But along with energy, cellular respiration also generates byproducts known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Also called free radicals, ROS […]
06/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds that Caesalpinia mimosoides (mimosa thorn) exhibits antioxidant properties
The plant Caesalpinia mimosoides, commonly known as mimosa thorn, is a prickly climbing shrub that belongs to the Leguminosae, or legume family. Its leaves are considered a vegetable in Thailand, while its other parts are used in traditional folk medicine in India. According to studies, mimosa thorn has plenty of beneficial properties, which include anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and antimicrobial activities. This is why mimosa […]
01/28/2020
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By Grace Olson
Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study
When it comes to healthy bones, people often look to calcium and vitamin D. However, experts suggest adding an unlikely vitamin to the mix: vitamin C. In a recent study published in Osteoporosis International, a team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Public Health revealed that taking vitamin C can potentially reduce the likelihood […]
03/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fight the signs of aging by taking astaxanthin
Everyone wants youthful, healthy-looking skin. It’s too bad that the skin naturally ages: For some, the signs come as soon as they hit their 30s, when fine lines, wrinkles, and sunspots start to appear. While people spend thousands of dollars on conventional skin treatments that can do more harm than good, there are safer and more effective […]
03/13/2019
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By Jose Lopez
Understanding the role of vitamin E in age-related disorders of skeletal muscles
An international study looked at the role that vitamin E plays in skeletal muscle disorders, including sarcopenia. The findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle strength and mass, comes from impaired neuromuscular innervation, transitioning of skeletal muscle fiber type and reduced muscle regenerative capacity. In this study, scientists from Taiwan and […]
03/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
Instead of aiming for eating three times a day, you should consider skipping a meal every now and then. This intermittent form of fasting activates genes that are associated with longer and healthier lifespans. Many animal studies have shown that fasting and other means of reducing calorie intake can prolong lifespans and alleviate diseases associated with advancing age. However, a lifestyle […]
02/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Astaxanthin found to protect the heart in diabetics, researchers confirm
Most diabetes-related mortality incidences can be attributed to its complications. One of the most serious consequences caused by this disease is a heart condition called diabetic cardiomyopathy. Left untreated, diabetic cardiomyopathy can progress into congestive heart failure, which poses a severe threat to the patient’s life. Fortunately, researchers from The First Affiliated Hospital Of Nanjing Medical University and The Affiliated Wuxi People’s […]
02/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and affect birth outcomes
Researchers from India and the U.S. have found that high-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and eventually affect birth outcomes. They aimed to measure oxidative stress in pregnant women with low, normal, or high hemoglobin status in the first trimester and to relate these to birth weight. The team […]
01/08/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Citrus fruits can counteract some of the health risks of obesity
Citrus fruits can boost your immunity and even help fight cancer. According to a study, citrus fruits can also be crucial to the prevention of weight-related health problems. The study findings showed that citrus fruits like grapefruits, lemons, limes, and oranges have a type of antioxidant that can help neutralize serious health risks of obesity. The researchers […]
11/05/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
A natural remedy for alcohol-induced fatty liver disease found in licorice root
Drinking alcohol has become a major part of people’s social lives. People drink when they are happy, sad, stressed, or feeling any other emotion. There is some benefit to moderate drinking, but too much can harm a person’s health. In particular, this can lead to a condition called alcohol-induced fatty disease. A study in BMC Complementary and […]
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