Olive oil may have anti-cancer properties due to its high content of antioxidants, which can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Other research suggests olive oil helps reduce body inflammation, with inflammation thought to play a role in the development of certain cancer types.... Read More
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Sugar Replacement Risks
A SUGAR REPLACEMENT KNOWN AS ERYTHRITOL (pronounced Ear-rith-ri-tall) appears to be associated with cardiovascular risk and premature death for high-risk individuals. The additive is sometimes used to bulk or sweeten... Read More
Calorie Restriction and Aging
The team analyzed methylation marks on DNA taken from white blood cells. These marks are chemical tags on DNA sequences charged with regulating gene expression. These tags change with aging.... Read More
Sugar and Health Link
One of the ways I dropped my daily sugar intake was to cut out the apple, grape, and orange juice I regularly consumed. Now, such beverages are an occasional tasty indulgence, but I don’t miss their daily use. I am also more cognizant now that my glass of juice was similar to consuming a sugary soft drink (I was partial to Coca-Cola).... Read More
Weight Loss: Beans or Potatoes?
Potatoes are one of the world’s most important and widely cultivated crops. They are native to the Andean region of South America, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. Potatoes were first domesticated between 7,000 and 10,000 years ago and were initially grown for their edible tubers, which are a rich source of carbohydrates.... Read More
Tea and Heart Health
The extent of abdominal aortic calcium deposits is an excellent predictor of disease events related to the blood vessels, including heart attack and stroke.... Read More