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UNAM develops successful nano edible coating which increases life food

In order to extend the life of fruits and vegetables and preserve them for longer refrigeration, UNAM researchers developed an edible coating with added functional ingredients applied to freshly…

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet in worms

A commonly used skin care ingredient is one of several newly identified compounds that can mimic the life-extending effect of a starvation diet, new University of Liverpool research has revealed.

How to take care of your teeth and gums

With proper care and attention, your teeth and gums can stay healthy throughout your life. Poor oral health is significantly associated with chronic diseases and low self-esteem.

Cook For Your Life program leads to dietary behavior changes in Latina breast cancer survivors

Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with the New York City-based, not-for-profit Cook for Your Life initiative have published the results of an…

Watermelon consumption could lower blood pressure

Be sure to pick up a watermelon – or two – at your local grocery store. It could save your life.

If You Eat Fish You Live Longer

Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, as a regular part of your diet, can actually add years to your life, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine…

Resveratrol Leads To Decreased Food Intake, Longer Lifespan When Given To Bees

The idea that drinking red wine may provide health benefits – or possibly even extend your life – is an appealing thought for many people. Now, there may be added attraction

Vitamin E May Increase The Life Expectancy Of Males Who Have High Dietary Vitamin C Intake And Smoke Less Than A Pack Per Day

Depending on the level of smoking and dietary vitamin C intake, vitamin E supplementation may extend the life-span of restricted groups of men, according to a study published in the Age and Ageing. Several large randomized trials of humans found that vitamin E supplementation does not reduce mortality…

The Obesity Riddle Finally Solved

Researchers at the Faculty of Life Sciences (LIFE), University of Copenhagen, can now unveil the results of the world’s largest diet study: If you want to lose weight, you should maintain a diet that is high in proteins with more lean meat, low-fat dairy products and beans and fewer finely refined starch calories such as white bread and white rice…