Did you ever wonder why vegetables are so colorful? The color in veggies helps reduce inflammation, according to a new study. An ingredient found in many vegetables called lutein — which gives them their color — can suppress inflammation, according to researchers at Linkoping University, Sweden. Inflammation is considered a […]
A common household ingredient is linked to antibiotic resistance, according to research from University of Birmingham and Norwich Research Park. Triclosan is a chemical found in some common household products. Recently, the FDA asked manufacturers to get rid of triclosan in antibacterial soaps. In 2016, the FDA released a statement […]
Sometimes depression gets so bad, that it makes life overwhelming. Here is what to do when you are feeling suicidal. It is time to start taking care of our mental health. It is an aspect of health that has been swept under the rug for a long time, but is […]
Chocolate may be the secret to improving brain function, according to new research from Italy. Looks like chocolate is more than just a sweet treat. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered a super food by health experts. It has shown the potential to fight Alzheimer’s, reduce […]
Broccoli lowers obesity risk and helps treat diabetes, according to a new Swedish study. Learn more about how broccoli can benefit your health. Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which is well known for compounds called glucosinolates that have anti-cancer benefits. Research has shown that eating broccoli can […]
Frequent sexual activity in older adults can boost brain health, according to new research from the universities of Coventry and Oxford. Don’t overlook the benefits of sex. Not only is it fun, pleasurable and extremely intimate, but it is great for your health too. The new study found that those […]
Extra virgin olive oil protects against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. The Mayo Clinic explains the details of Alzheimer’s disease: The new research shows that consumption of olive oil protects memory and reduces the formation of amyloid-beta plaques, which are known as […]
Yoga and meditation reverse DNA reactions that cause depression, according to a new study from the universities of Coventry and Radboud. The research reviews over a decade of studies dedicated to how our genes are affected by practices like yoga and medtiation. The researchers concluded that the group of studies […]
