Health
How to eat well for a healthy brain in later life
A new international report gives the clearest evidence to date on the impact of diet on brain health in older adults.
Jan 30, 2018
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News tagged with leafy green vegetables
Health
Beetroot boosts sporting performance in athletes
It's the bright-red root veggie more often found in a borsht than a breakfast smoothie, but the humble beetroot could become one of the next go-to foods for athletes as UniSA research shows it can provide a competitive edge ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to boost your mood through food
You've had a bad breakup, a rotten day at work or you're just too exhausted to cook. You're craving comfort, something to soothe your mood. So, you reach for … a salad?
Mar 30, 2022
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Up to 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may prevent 7.8 million premature deaths
A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death.
Feb 22, 2017
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Medications
Six surprising drug interactions you should know about
As the UK population grows older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This can lead to interactions and side effects that we all need to be aware of.
Nov 15, 2018
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Health
Green leafy vegetables essential for muscle strength
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research.
Mar 24, 2021
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Health
When you can't buy fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?
If you're trying to reduce your trips to the shops as you practice social distancing and contribute to "flattening the curve" of the coronavirus spread, you might be wondering what it means for your vegetable crisper.
Mar 20, 2020
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Health
On Nutrition: Another look at the Dirty Dozen
Did you ever think that strawberries, spinach and kale would be called "filthy"? Or leafy green vegetables "repeat offenders"? That's exactly how these especially nutritious fruits and vegetables are described in a recent ...
Apr 15, 2022
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Immunology
Immune cells make appendix 'silent hero' of digestive health
New research shows a network of immune cells helps the appendix to play a pivotal role in maintaining the health of the digestive system, supporting the theory that the appendix isn't a vestigial—or redundant—organ.
Nov 30, 2015
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Health
The dynamic duo: calcium and vitamin D
(HealthDay)—Your need for calcium gets a lot of attention, but your body can't use it without its partner, vitamin D, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Mar 15, 2018
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