What are the health benefits of apples?

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is an old Welsh proverb that most of us are familiar with, but what makes this fruit so special? What health benefits are associated with eating apples

What are the benefits of cayenne?

Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper, frequently used in the preparation of spicy dishes, associated with a wide range of health benefits . The chili originated in Central and South America. It is named after the capital city of the French Guiana, “Cayenne”…

What are the health benefits of broccoli?

The health benefits of broccoli are very extensive.

What Is Flaxseed? What Are The Benefits Of Flaxseed?

Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, fiber, and the essential fatty acid “alpha-linolenic acid” (ALA). The seeds come from flax, one of the the oldest fiber crops in the world – known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China.

Vitamin E Boosts Health Benefits Of Smoking Cessation

Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can accelerate the health benefits that occur when people quit smoking, new research suggests. In the small study, improvement in blood vessel function associated with the added vitamin E potentially translates into an estimated 19 percent greater drop in future risk for cardiovascular disease…

Organic Diets Improve Health Of Fruit Flies

A new study looking at the potential health benefits of organic versus non-organic food found that fruit flies fed an organic diet recorded better health outcomes than flies fed a nonorganic diet. The study from the lab of SMU biologist Johannes H…

Tackling Inflammation With Aspirin And Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Experts tout the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like flax seeds and salmon, but the detailed mechanisms involved in their effects are not fully known…

Chemical In Red Wine May Prevent Cancer

A chemical found in red wine is now thought to help prevent cancer.

Vitamin B3 Found In Milk May Result In Substantial Health Benefits

A new study from researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College and the Swiss Polytechnic School in Lausanne reveals that a unique form of vitamin B3 that occurs in small quantities in milk produces substantial health benefits in high doses in mice…

Eat Broccoli, Not Supplements, For Health Benefits

New research has found that if you want some of the many health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to eat the real thing – a key phytochemical in these vegetables is poorly absorbed and of far less value if taken as a supplement…

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