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03/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Can caffeine protect you from Parkinson’s?

Caffeine levels in the blood could serve as an indicator of Parkinson’s disease, in particular in its early stages, as a study found that caffeine levels were significantly lower in individuals with neurodegenerative disorder. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Juntendo University in Japan who aimed to develop clinical methods for early detection […]

12/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating mushrooms every day fights chronic disease: Button mushrooms are high in antioxidants, researchers discover

Eating small portions of mushrooms every day can make a big impact on your health. A recent study has found that mushrooms, particularly button mushrooms, contain important antioxidants that fight off chronic diseases, such as dementia, heart disease, and cancer. To reach this conclusion, researchers from Pennsylvania State University analyzed the relationship between mushroom consumption and […]

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