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08/09/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

An apple a day keeps the wrinkles away: Compounds found in the fruit protect you against aging skin

Doctors aren’t the only ones that apples keep away: Research has shown that the fruit can also keep aging at bay, thanks to its wealth of beneficial nutrients. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, identified that the Annurca apple, a variety grown in southern Italy, is capable of slowing down aging by reducing oxidative […]

07/31/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The scientific evidence behind some well-known home remedies

From honey for a sore throat to ginger candy for nausea, there are common home remedies everyone turns to in a pinch. And though most will undoubtedly attest to their efficacy, the big question is whether they really work. Scientific evidence says some do while some don’t, and you may be surprised to find which ones […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day can help prevent diabetes

An apple a day really keeps the doctor away. New health guidelines suggested that eating apple a day could help prevent diabetes. Other foods and drinks, such as yogurt, cheese, and regular cups of tea or coffee, are also being recommended in new health guidelines designed to prevent diabetes. A team of researchers from Oxford […]

12/04/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Program yourself: Eating an apple before shopping for groceries leads to far healthier food purchases

Walking down the aisle of the grocery can be a daunting task for anyone. For some people, it’s next to impossible to stay away from the snack bar — it’s like your feet are forced to go there! Did you ever wonder how to get away from that? Researchers at Cornell University may have found […]

11/08/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Nutrients in apples and grapes found to increase stamina

A recent study found that certain nutrients in apples and grapes increase the body’s stamina, according to a report by NutraIngredients-USA. Scientists from the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Burgundy reported that two 500 milligram (mg) doses of polyphenols increased the endurance of athletes studied by almost 10 percent. Furthermore, the study […]

09/08/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Stop prostate cancer dead in its tracks by eating apples and grapes, reveals new research

Eating apples and grapes may help stave off prostate cancer onset, the most common cancer among American men. As reported by Nature.com, a study published on Precision Oncology revealed that a combination of nutritional compounds can inhibit cancer cell growth. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin looked […]

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