Health
7 fruits experts say you should eat each week for better health
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but experts say you need more kinds of fruit than that to maintain good health.
Jan 24, 2023
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News tagged with vitamin c
Ophthalmology
Increased vitamin C in the diet could help protect against cataracts
Higher dietary intake of vitamin C has been found to have a potentially preventative effect on cataract progression in the first twin study of cataracts to examine to what degree genetic and environmental factors influence ...
Mar 23, 2016
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Medications
Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones, says researcher
Collagen has become a popular ingredient in the skincare industry, with high-profile advocates such as Jennifer Aniston and the Kardashians taking it for its purported anti-aging benefits.
Dec 5, 2023
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Health
Scurvy is still a thing in Canada
Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada.
Jan 18, 2020
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Health
Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health
Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association. That's especially good news because ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Health
8 health benefits from drinking coconut water
If you're on the lookout for a different beverage to try, coconut water might be a good choice.
Jul 27, 2022
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Cardiology
Eating almonds can improve vascular health, study finds
Research led by Dr. Wendy Hall, Reader in Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds ...
May 28, 2020
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Health
Why an avo toast may be the key to a healthy life (and a slim waist)
You can squash it onto your toast with a drizzle of olive oil, add it to smoothies and cakes or feed it straight to your baby. Avocado is one of the most unusual food items—a pear-shaped green fruit with a large pit and ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Health
Preventing kidney stones before they form
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and reoccurring materials inside the kidneys. Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter —the tube connecting the kidney and bladder.
Oct 13, 2023
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Health
Scientists discover new role for vitamin C in the eye -- and the brain
Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly — a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists ...
Jul 15, 2011
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