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Feeling old? Cadmium exposure could be to blame

High exposure to the toxic metal cadmium prematurely ages cells, triggering a number of diseases as we age

8 January, 2015
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An avocado a day keeps the heart doctor away

Diets containing avocados have been shown to reduce numerous risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

8 January, 2015
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Antioxidant activity of whole foods higher than previously thought

The whole fruit, and nothing but the whole fruit – is the key to getting all the antioxidants you need, say researchers

5 January, 2015
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Pharmaceuticals in the environment affect crop growth

The pharmaceutical drugs we dump into the environment have been shown to have a significant impact on the growth of food crops

30 December, 2014
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Male infertility linked to hypertension, other health problems

Infertility problems can be an early warning of other health problems – such as heart disease – for men

30 December, 2014
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Analysis reveals yoga’s benefits for heart health

Yoga has been shown in several studies to be effective in improving cardiovascular risk factors, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes

29 December, 2014
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Bilberries can help tackle health effects of high-fat diet

Bilberries – a type of wild blueberry – can help lower blood pressure and reduce the inflammation associated with a high fat diet

22 December, 2014
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Cultivating humility – beyond lack of pridefulness

True humility, say social scientists, has an intellectual component that encompasses traits like curiosity, awareness and a love of learning

22 December, 2014

That coffee cup may be BPA-free – but it’s still hormone-disrupting

Study shows that the resins used to make certain BPA-free plastics are estrogenic and can leech into our food

16 December, 2014
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Healthy fats in coconut oil could help slow brain ageing

A diet high in medium chain fatty acids, such as those found in coconut oil, could help protect the ageing brain, new research shows.

15 December, 2014