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07/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eat these foods to look younger (and feel great!)

This might seem strange, but an unhealthy diet could be the culprit behind signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles on the face. The skin relies on two proteins, namely collagen and elastin, to maintain its firmness and elasticity. As people grow older, the body produces less collagen and elastin, causing the signs of skin aging. […]

05/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Mushrooms contain 4 important nutrients that keep you young and disease-free

It turns out mushrooms are not only perfect as pizza toppings or garnish for gourmet food. Scientists found out that mushrooms contribute more positive effects to the body than what most have previously known. Dr. Robert Beelman, food scientist and Professor Emeritus of Food Science at Penn State University, said mushrooms contain four key nutrients – selenium, […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Elderly people who follow a diet that is widely varied boost their quality of life

As a person advances in life, eating a variety of foods instead of restricting diets could be beneficial to their health. In a study, experts suggested that the elderly should follow a diet that is widely varied in order to boost the quality of their lives. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of […]

05/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass

Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]

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