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A new study published in the journal PLoS One, showed that a substance found in large quantities in apple peels may have a protective effect against obesity and resulting health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. In tests with mice, researchers at the University of Iowa, USA, observed that a compound called ursolic acid reduces […]
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, showed that elderly people taking calcium supplements and vitamin D together may have a longer life expectancy than those who do not. Conducted by University of Aarhus, Denmark, the study found a reduction of up to 9% in the mortality rate in those […]
A new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago found that taking large amounts of ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), a root commonly used in herbal medicine, helps reduce fatigue in cancer patients. Fatigue in people with cancer has been associated with increased levels of cytokines, molecules associated with […]
Physical activity provides numerous health benefits, but it is necessary to replace nutrients lost during exercise, so the exercise itself does not harm the body. In recent years, both bananas and sports drinks—often referred to as isotonic replacements—have been highly touted by professional and amateur athletes as energy sources during intense or extensive workouts. In […]
The regular practice of physical exercise offers a host of benefits for our body, but when practiced intensely produces free radicals, which causes DNA damage and oxidative stress. A new survey conducted at the University of Edinburgh showed that the consumption of watercress helps neutralize free radicals, and, by minimizing their damage, maximizes the benefits […]
A study by researchers at the Wellness Institute of Cleveland, and Harvard University, shows that the consumption of sugary soft drinks, even low-calorie ones, is associated with an increased risk of stroke (CVA). The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is the first to examine the effect of soft drinks on the risk […]
