Come summer, the harmful UV rays of the sun, takes its toll on our skin. In particular, the face and back of the hands, which are the most exposed parts of the skin, get more weathered than the other protected areas. Obviously, sunlight is a major factor that leads to skin damage. However, the skin [...]
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A new study indicates that eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish help in keeping heart and lungs of men healthy. Men who followed a diet that was closest to “Mediterranean” ideal had only half the likelihood of developing chronic lung diseases when compared to men with eating habits farthest from this eating pattern. This [...]
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Eating Apples during pregnancy helps protect children against allergic diseases and asthma, suggests a new study. The study conducted by University of Aberdeen, UK, found that children of mothers, who ate plenty of apples during pregnancy, were less prone to wheezing or Asthma, in comparison to mothers who had hardly consumed apples. The researchers carried [...]
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Honeydew Melon, a variety group of the muskmelon, has been cultivated for years in Algeria and France. Honeydew melon, apart from being a rich source of Vitamin C, is also a rich source of folate, and contains small amounts of potassium too. Folate prevents birth defects and hence, is given to women of child bearing [...]
Research conducted at the National Tumor Institute at Aviano has revealed that diet of an individual is associated with liver cancer. Fruits and vegetables, in particular, have been proven to have a protective effect. Researchers compared the studies of 185 liver cancer patients with 412 controls without cancer. The responses given by the participants when [...]
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Colorful fruits and vegetables are well-known for their antioxidants that help in slowing down the ageing process and wards off illness. However, the not so colorful category of fruits and vegetables are found to be equally beneficial in preventing major illnesses and restoring good health. Mushrooms – Have much higher anti-oxidant property than carrots, green [...]
A Research conducted at the Loma Linda University, US revealed that the Pomegranate fruitshould essentially be one among the ‘must-eat’ items in one’s regular diet. The research conducted on mice that were given pomegranate juice, experienced 50% less degeneration of brain cells, compared to their counterparts, who drank only sweetened water. This indicates that pomegranate [...]
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