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  1. Superfood Avocado: How the Green Fruit Improves Your Health

    Superfood Avocado: How the Green Fruit Improves Your Health

    Avocados not only taste delicious, they also offer a number of health benefits, that is the reason why they are considered a superfood. In fact, the green fruit is high in fiber, unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fats (healthy fats), and other beneficial components, such as minerals and vitamins, that are associated with good health. The heart, intestines, metabolism and cells...
  2. Researchers are Looking for New Ways to Treat Migraines Effectively

    Researchers are Looking for New Ways to Treat Migraines Effectively

    Headaches such as migraine are a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, but most treatments provide only partial relief. While scientists know that migraines and related headaches are caused by activity in a part of the nervous system known as the trigeminal ganglion (TG), it remains unclear which genes and cell types of the TG are involved. By analyzing human and...
  3. New Strategies in the Fight Against Food Allergies

    New Strategies in the Fight Against Food Allergies

    Food allergies are a serious and growing problem in the West, affecting between 2 and 3 percent of adults and 4 percent of children. Many foods can cause allergic reactions, and this situation is further complicated by what is known as cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to one food can trigger an allergic reaction to another food. There are no treatments...
  4. Superfoods: How Acerola Promotes Your Health

    Superfoods: How Acerola Promotes Your Health

    There are a number of superfruits that should not be missing from your diet as they promote good health. In addition to the well-known types of fruit and vegetables such as avocado, kale, beetroot and pomegranate, there are also lesser known ones that have recently become popular. This also includes acerola, a plant species from the Malpighian family that is...
  5. Research is Identifying Genes that Lead to Obesity and Why Some People Stay Lean

    Research is Identifying Genes that Lead to Obesity and Why Some People Stay Lean

    Obesity has become an epidemic, caused in large part by a high-calorie diet high in sugar and fat. The increasingly sedentary lifestyle also has negative effect on our figure. Moreover our genes play a vital role, regulating fat storage and influencing how well our body use food for fuel. Some people are naturally fortunate to be lean and able to...
  6. Low Carb Nutriton: How Keto Diet Boosts Your Health

    Low Carb Nutriton: How Keto Diet Boosts Your Health

    The ketogenic diet has become very popular in recent years. In addition to weight loss, this diet is also said to have positive effect on certain diseases and fertility. Researchers assume that this type of diet even has the potential to slow down the aging process. People who follow this diet leave carbohydrates to a great extent. The Principle of...
  7. Best Foods to Protect Your Heart

    Best Foods to Protect Your Heart

    Cardiovascular diseases are still the number 1 cause of death. Every fourth person dies from it. Therefore, it is vitally important that people strives to improve their heart health. A healthy diet is essential. According to research, three foods can drastically reduce the risk of heart disease, including fruits such as blueberries, apples and the fruit vegetable tomato. Tomatoes: Lycopene...
  8. New Research Indicates Omega-3 Increases Brain Function in Midlife

    New Research Indicates Omega-3 Increases Brain Function in Midlife

    Omega-3 fatty acids are a specific classification of polyunsaturated fatty acids that serve a variety of functions in the body. There are three types of these acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids are best known for boosting heart health and cognitive function. Now, the research is becoming clearer regarding how your intake...
  9. The Health Benefits of Antioxidants

    The Health Benefits of Antioxidants

    The importance of getting enough antioxidants in your diet cannot be overstated. These substances are crucial to your overall health and wellness. In fact, the vast number of benefits of antioxidants has been one of the most researched and proven health topics over the years. Why are antioxidants so important, and what can you do to ensure proper intake of...
  10. How Tryptophan Deficiency Affects Mood, Memory and More

    How Tryptophan Deficiency Affects Mood, Memory and More

    Many people primarily associate tryptophan with the feeling of fatigue that you may feel after indulging in a Thanksgiving Day turkey feast. The truth is that although tryptophan is responsible for the release of the sleep hormone melatonin, simply eating turkey would not provide enough tryptophan to make you feel tired. In fact, there is actually less tryptophan in turkey...

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