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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind 'functional' foods

We've all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?

Aug 11, 2023

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Phyllodulcin could be a potential candidate for treating Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, associated with symptoms like memory loss and cognitive impairment. Brain lesions caused by the aggregation of amyloid β (Aβ) and neurofibrillary ...

Jul 27, 2023

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Olive oil a powerful prescription against dementia

People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.

Jul 24, 2023

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Muscadine wine shows promise in improving aging skin

Could muscadine wine help perk up sagging skin? According to a new study, women who drank two glasses of dealcoholized muscadine wine daily showed significant improvements in the elasticity and water retention of their skin ...

Jul 24, 2023

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New study finds that plant extracts used by Indigenous people hold promise in treatment of ataxia

A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers has discovered that extracts from plants used by the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations peoples in their traditional botanical medicine practices are able to rescue the ...

Jun 21, 2023

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Here's why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick—plus four tips for better eating

Australians are predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods this Easter season.

Apr 6, 2023

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Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce—here's how

The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they're going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet in spite of this, many people may still avoid frozen ...

Mar 21, 2023

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Olive oil by-product could aid exercise

New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise.

Mar 8, 2023

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Muffins that could be good for your health

Love muffins? We're talking about a tasty, fluffy muffin that has no artificial additives and that simultaneously contains lots of beneficial nutrients. As remarkable as it might sound, a recently published study describes ...

Mar 7, 2023

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Antioxidants in roselle plant could help manage obesity

Antioxidants in the roselle plant have anti-obesity properties that could help in food alternatives to current weight management medications, according to new research.