Nutrition

Fructose VS Glucose
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The scientists from University of California, Davis, came to the conclusion that in spite of the fact that different types of sugars such as glucose, fructose and sucrose all taste sweet, they have different effects on body.

Herbs Not Be Used Before Plastic Surgery
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Plastic Surgery patients should not be taking any herbal dietary supplements prior to the undergoing surgery as they can have negative effects when combined with the operation, warns a report published in the latest issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Chewing Gum Is Good For Our Figure
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A new research which was funded by a chewing gum manufacturer suggests that people who chew sugar-free gum throughout the afternoon, are less likely to consume sweet snacks after having a lunch.

It Is Good To Eat Chocolate Before Math Tests
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According to a new scientific evidence, eating or drinking chocolate is very beneficial for the brain's ability to perform on mathematical tasks, as well as for increasing our energy levels. It has been known for a long time that chocolate appears to be

Drinking Coffee Before Workout Reduces Pain
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A cup of coffee that many cyclists, runners and other athletes drink before a workout or a competition, does much more than just energize them. According to the scientists, caffeine kills some of the pain of athletic exertion by blocking the receptors

Young Vegetarians Are At Risk Of Eating Disorders
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Vegetarian teenagers and young adults are believed to eat a healthy diet, but they might be at an increased risk of developing eating disorders and unusual behaviors, compared to their meat-eating peers.

Eating Less Red Meat Can Prolong Life
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People who consume red and processed meat in higher amounts, are at an increased risk of a premature death, reports a large federal new study, providing a strong evidence that burgers, steaks and pork chops are very dangerous for health.

Salt - An Addictive Antidepressant
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Salt is a natural antidepressant and helps people to improve their mood - this way scientists are explaining why Americans tend to consume too much of it. University of Iowa psychologist Kim Johnson and colleagues, performed series of tests on rats

Green Vegetables Battle Melanoma Skin Cancer
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Chemicals found in green vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, could become a potent drug that will successfully fight melanoma - the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Want To Avoid Heart Problems? Eat Less Salt
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The American Heart Association has announced the new statistics according to which a decrease of salt intake just by 1 gram, could lead to 250,000 fewer cases of heart problems and 200,000 fewer death cases in Americans over a decade.

Benefits Of Broccoli For Asthma Patients
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Scientists from University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) report that a naturally occurring compound found in broccoli and especially broccoli sprouts may protect against inflammation of the respiratory tract linked to the diseases like asthma

Alcohol Effects On Older People
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A glass or two of alcohol not only affects adults after heir 50s much more than their younger drinking counterparts, but they are also less likely to believe that they have been impaired by booze.

Caffeine May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
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Caffeine could be helpful in protection against the most common form of skin cancer, if added to sunscreen, according to new findings. Non-melanoma skin cancer, which rarely metastasize or leads to lethal outcome, is the most common form of cancer

Want To Lose Weight? Just Count Your Calories
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Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein diet does not matter, all that really counts is to eat less and count your calories, according to a new federal study. To come to this conclusion, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes

Healthy Diet Keeps Cancer Away
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More than 40 per cent of breast and bowel cancers in rich countries could be prevented through a healthy lifestyle, according to authors of a new joint American-British study. Authors of the study state that about a third of the cancer cases reported ever

Calcium Reduces Risk Of Breast And Colorectal Cancer
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Calcium is not only vital for maintaining strong bones, it also appears to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, too, according to a new U.S. study of nearly half a million older men and women.

A Glass Of Wine Linked To Cancer?
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Women who drink a large glass of wine every day are increasing their risk of developing breast, liver or other cancers by a quarter, according to a British study that looked at nearly 1.3 million middle-aged women.

Living Near Fast Food Restaurant Increases The Risk Of Ischemic Stroke
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People who live in neighborhoods packed with fast food restaurants have a higher risk of stroke, compared to those who reside in places far from such restaurants, according to a new study presented recently at the American Stroke Association

No Stroke Risk For Women Who Drink Coffee
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Women who consume coffee on a regular basis reduce their chances of having stroke, according to the latest findings by researchers from Spain and the United States. The study, which was published in the February 16 issue of Circulation

Mediterranen Diet Is Beneficial For Memory
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People who eat Mediterranean-style diet, which is rich in fish, olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, and unsaturated fatty acids, have much less chance to develop mild cognitive impairment, sometimes called as borderline dementia