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Scientists have long been studying the brain with a goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk factors for accelerated brain aging, less has been uncovered to identify ways to prevent cognitive decline. There is evidence that nutrition matters, and a novel study published in Nature Publishing Group Aging, from the University …
Diet and dermatology go hand in hand. Numerous recent studies have proven that nutrition and skin health are intrinsically linked and that what you eat can affect everything from how your skin ages to whether you suffer from acne or other skin conditions. What you put in your body has a major ripple effect, and …
Women tend to live longer than men but typically have higher rates of illness. Now, new research from the University of Georgia suggests these higher rates of illness can be improved by a better diet, one that is high in pigmented carotenoids such as yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges and carrots. These …
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, …
Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet which had been assessed through an index made with biomarkers during a 20-year scientific monitoring is associated with lower mortality in adults over 65. This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by Cristina Andrés-Lacueva, head of the Research Group on Biomarkers and Nutritional & Food …
According to a large prospective cohort study published in Nutrients a diet that is rich in vitamin E and carotenoids, including lycopene, may help to reduce the speed of cognitive decline. Greater focus has been placed on gaining a better understanding of what factors may be accelerating cognitive decline when trying to extend cognitive functioning …
As published on Harvard Health, a modest uptick in the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat can help ward off type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online July 8, 2020, by The BMJ. From a much larger study involving some 340,000 people from eight European countries, scientists selected 9,754 participants who were …
Nutrient calories are turned into heat energy the body uses to regulate internal temperature by thermogenic agents, taking these agents as supplements may help to reduce weight and maintain a healthy level, thereby lowering the risk of obesity. Often obesity can be traced to problems within adaptive thermogenesis changes which can be adjusted for with …
Carrots can help to reduce cholesterol, lower risk of heart attack, improve vision, reduce signs of premature ageing, aid in prevention of certain cancers, improve skin, boost the immune system, improve digestion, detoxify the body, protect cardiovascular health, and boost oral health while providing a well rounded influx of vitamins and minerals. Daucus carota are …
Eggs are a prominent source of dietary cholesterol which contain high quality protein, vitamins and bioactive components including carotenoids and phospholipids. Consuming an egg each day could significantly decrease risk of cardiovascular disease by 26% according to a new study, as published in the journal Heart. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of disability and …