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Resveratrol may contribute to brain ageing reversal by as much as ten years: Study

A long-term study adds to the science backing resveratrol’s benefits as it finds the regular consumption of this plant compound could slow cognitive decline by as much as a decade. The Australian team also concludes that resveratrol consumption amongst postmenopausal women can also contribute to enhanced cognitive and cerebrovascular functions. “Our observed improvement in overall […]

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Nuts for beauty: Consuming almonds daily may boost youthful-looking skin, study finds

Almonds have shown potential in “boosting the skin from within,” according to a study from the University of California-Davis (UC Davis). The researchers used high-resolution imaging to examine the skin and the process showed reduced measures of wrinkle width and severity in post-menopausal women who ate almonds as a daily snack. The findings show that […]

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Protein sources matter: Meat vs nuts & seeds

Meat protein is linked to a substantially higher risk of death from heart disease, but protein from nuts and seeds are protective, find research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. People consuming the most meat protein intake saw a 61% increase in cardiovascular mortality risk, compared with those in the lowest consumption group, said […]

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Obesity-­related pain eased by foods found in the Mediterranean diet: Study

Obesity­-related joint discomfort may be eased by a diet that is high in anti-­inflammatory foods such as fish, nuts and beans. Findings from this study reinforce the well­established connection between body weight and chronic pain. There is the suggestion here that dietary intake could well be a significant behaviour in managing long­term pain in overweight […]