Powerful Antioxidants

The crimson fruit from the pomegranate tree has been revered as a delicacy and medicine by ancient Persian and Mediterranean cultures for many centuries. In modern times, scientific research has begun to demonstrate the many health merits of this …  →

For vitamin B-6 and folate, include more dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and collard greens, broccoli, oranges, orange juice, lima beans, asparagus, whole grains, and fortified grain products. The brain can be damaged by free …  →

Berries offer healthful antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and are naturally high in fiber and vitamin C. But researchers don’t put them into the miracle food category. If you have children in your family, it’s even more important to …  →

A so-called “super tomato” that is said to reduce the risk of prostate cancer has gone on sale in Tesco I s there nothing the humble tomato can’t do? Not satisfied with being a hangover cure, a good source of vitamin C and great for your skin, the …  →

Dyan Castillejo joins Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass. Powdered wheatgrass drink manufacturer Easy Pha-max has launched a “Green Ribbon” campaign to generate awareness of the importance and benefits of preventive health. “It’s somehow modeled after …  →

To urge Americans to join the battle against cardiovascular diseases, Congress has required the President to proclaim February "American Heart Month” since 1963.  During American Heart Month, thousands of volunteers visit their friends and neighbors. Their goal is to raise funds for research and education and pass along information about heart disease and stroke. According to the American... Read the story →

This is believed to protect against free radicals, molecules that can damage cells … naturally high levels of lycopene however this naturally-bred variety has double the level of standard ones. ‘But besides its exceptional nutritional content the …  →

Experiencing memory loss can be challenging, frustrating, and even scary. It is normal to lose some cognitive function as you get older. After all, just as the body ages, so does the brain. Perhaps you find yourself forgetting appointments, names, or …  →

As you know, I am a physician. It’s part of my profession to keep abreast of what’s happening in medical /health research. Being retired helps, because doctors simply do not generally have the “extra time” to devote to the scientific literature. But …  →

They’re talking about resveratrol, calling it a miracle ingredient, and the greatest discovery since antibiotics. Resveratrol is a compound found in the skin and seeds of grapes. Researchers have been mystified for years about how the French can …  →