Eating almonds regularly may help improve HDL cholesterol levels, functionality Eating almonds on a regular basis may help boost levels of HDL cholesterol while simultaneously improving the way it removes cholesterol from the body, according to researchers. In a study, researchers compared the levels and function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol) in people who ate...
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Mind-controlled hearing aids filter out background noise by tracking the wearer’s brain activity
The technology allows the user to focus on just a single strand of conversation Monitors the user’s brain activity to determine a ‘main’ voice, which is amplified According to the researchers, this process takes approximately 10 seconds Current hearing aids are unable to determine the person who is being listened to Previous research reveals more...
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A diet of red meat and chocolate could help RELIEVE painful inflammatory bowel disease symptoms, study claims
The incurable condition affects 1.3 million in the US and 300,000 in the UK It causes stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, extreme tiredness Normally, sufferers are warned to avoid red meat and dairy to ease symptoms But a study shows they contain an amino acid that boost immune cells in the gut Red meat...
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Reach for tea, red wine and blueberries to prevent flu taking hold! Scientists reveal they are packed full of one key ingredient to boost the immune system
Flavanoids – found in berries – are known for their immune boosting effects Now it’s been found they interact with a certain gut microbe to prevent severe flu This process did not stop mice from catching the highly contagious infection But it prevented them getting a severe bout of the flu, say Missouri researchers Natural compounds...
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Study shows mango consumption has positive impact on inflammatory bowel disease
Initial results of a study by researchers in the department of nutrition and food science at Texas A&M University in College Station show mango consumption has a positive impact on people with inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Susanne Talcott, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist, and others recently investigated the use of fresh mangoes as an adjuvant...
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Too much sugar may harm men’s mental health
The downfalls of high sugar consumption are not limited to poor dental health and weight gain; a new study finds that eating too much sugar may also increase men’s long-term risk of mental health disorders. Researchers found that men who consumed more than 67 grams of sugar daily from sweetened foods and beverages were much...
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Green tea ingredient may ameliorate memory impairment, brain insulin resistance, and obesity
A study published online in The FASEB Journal, involving mice, suggests that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the most abundant catechin and biologically active component in green tea, could alleviate high-fat and high-fructose (HFFD)-induced insulin resistance and cognitive impairment. Previous research pointed to the potential of EGCG to treat a variety of human diseases, yet until now, EGCG’s impact...
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Lutein may counter cognitive aging, study finds
Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study from University of Illinois researchers. The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein – a nutrient found in green...
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Using omega 3 fatty acids to treat Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease and other retinal and neurodegenerative diseases. The key is to be able to intervene during the early stages of the disease. That is the conclusion of a Minireview by...
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Vitamins could help treat cystic fibrosis, research finds
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered why antibiotics for treating people with cystic fibrosis are becoming less effective and how fat soluble vitamins might offer a viable solution. A team of researchers led by Professor Miguel Valvano, from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, has discovered why some particularly harmful...