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Avocado oil effective against free radical damage, say scientists

New evidence shows that avocado oil is ‘the olive oil of the Americas’ with many of the same potential health benefits

23 April, 2012
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Liquorice root contains anti-diabetic properties

New research uncovers a promising anti-diabetic substance in 2012’s ‘medicinal plant of the year’ – liquorice root.

23 April, 2012
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Nut eaters have lower risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease

More evidence that almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans and more are an essential part of a healthy diet

20 April, 2012
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Green tea keeps you sprightly as you get older

Consuming at least five cups of green tea per day may reduce the risk of aged-related functional disabilities like osteoporosis and stroke

19 April, 2012
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Raisins can help lower blood pressure

Regularly snacking on raisins has been show to lower blood pressure by 5-7%; the secret say scientists is raisins’ high potassium levels

18 April, 2012
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High levels of phthalates raise the risk for type-2 diabetes

New data shows a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of developing diabetes among seniors

16 April, 2012
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Frequent dental x-rays linked to brain tumour

US researchers find frequent dental x-rays can more than double the risk of the most common type of brain tumour

16 April, 2012
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Spreading discontent – how trans fats alter our moods

New research shows dietary trans fats make both men and women more irritable, impatient and aggressive

13 April, 2012
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Are you an ’emotional oracle’? How feelings predict the future

You don’t need a crystal ball to know what the future holds, say scientists; just learn to trust your feelings

12 April, 2012
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Happiness is… ‘gross national happiness’ trumps GNP

Research shows it’s not how wealthy a person – or a country – is, but whether wealth is used positively to enhance wellbeing that matters

10 April, 2012