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07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

These powerful nutrients dramatically slash your risk of having a heart attack

In the U.S, more than 600,000 people die every year because of heart disease, making it the leading cause of death. This alarming information emphasizes the need for better prevention and treatment of the condition. One of the best ways to prevent heart disease is by taking nutritious foods and supplements. Listed below are nine potent […]

12/06/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Disease has an inverse relationship with nutrition: Eat more fruits and vegetables to reduce risk of nearly all disease, research finds

A team of scientists from Imperial College London pulled together all the world’s available population studies that document fruit and vegetable intake. The ninety-five studies included two million people and accounted for 112,000 cases of cancer, 81,000 cases of cardiovascular disease, 47,000 cases of stroke, 43,000 cases of heart disease, and 94,000 premature deaths. They […]

12/01/2017 / By Rita Winters

Indulge in antioxidants: Research shows moderate amounts of red wine and dark chocolate protect against diabetes

Does your family have a history of diabetes? Don’t worry: Your favorite red wine and dark chocolate just might save you. A study published in Diabetologia reports that these two foods are actually great sources of antioxidants, and can lower the risk of type-2 diabetes. Antioxidants are molecules that prevent or delay cell damage chain […]

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