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Leafy greens keep the brain sharp
Simply eating leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, mustard greens, and more could help slow down cognitive decline. New research from the Rush University Medical Center shows that leafy greens keep the brain sharp. “Losing one’s memory or cognitive abilities is one of the biggest fears for people as they […]
Frankincense beats chemotherapy at treating ovarian cancer
According to new research from Leicester University, there may be a new treatment for ovarian cancer.
Vitamin D may help prevent atherosclerosis and diabetes
Vitamin D may help prevent atherosclerosis and diabetes, according to research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “Because low vitamin D levels are associated with diabetes and heart disease, we looked at the connections between vitamin D, immune function, and these disease states,” explains senior author […]
First osteoarthritis blood test to be developed
The first osteoarthritis blood test could soon be developed, according to new research from the University of Warwick. The study findings could lead to patients being tested early for osteoarthritis and diagnosed years before severe symptoms. While there are already tests for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the researchers have identified a […]
Top 5 weight loss foods
Obesity is an epidemic in America. The Weight Control Information Network reports that two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong. “It is important to understand that while exercise […]
High sugar intake greatly increases heart disease risk
According to a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, almost 1 out of every 5 deaths in the US is obesity related. While obesity is a risk factor for serious diseases, there is an underlying condition that associates obesity to serious conditions including heart disease — […]