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Free radical damage can change the instructions coded in a strand of DNA. Can antioxidants help? This post from Vancouver Sun unravels the truth about antioxidants! Antioxidants are the new black in our health-obsessed culture. Claims about the supposed health benefits of antioxidants are among the most popular food and supplement label claims, and particularly in marketing ... Continue Reading
If you’re a believer of ‘two cups of cocoa a day keeps dementia away,’ read on for the truth behind chocolate’s claim to fame in boosting brain power. This post from Bottom Line Health discusses how misleading news reports following a research can raise false hopes. You’ve probably read through many articles about how chocolate boosts brain power and helps fight dementia and ... Continue Reading
Recent research published in Annals of Neurology and lead by Elizabeth Devore and her team of researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston showed that women who eat more berries have a slower rate of age-related memory loss than those who do not. The study began in 1980 and followed Nurses' Health Study Participants via questionnaire administered every four years. ... Continue Reading
When it comes to superfoods, berries are right on top of the list because they are crammed with beneficial antioxidants. One such berry that can help you a great deal is the juniper berry and over the years, scientific research has shown what a marvel it is. Botanically speaking, the juniper berry isn’t an actual fruit but the juniper plant’s seed cone. It’s considered as a ... Continue Reading
There’s been a huge revival of interest in the aronia berry in recent times, especially since its numerous benefits have come to light. Often referred to as chokeberry, this dark berry is native to North America. It was part of the staple diet of Native Americans and early settlers because it was so chockfull of health. Today, researchers and scientists are discovering the ... Continue Reading
