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09/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Periodic fasting rapidly stimulates a multitude of healing processes

When you think of starving, everything that comes to mind is likely negative – extreme hunger, weakness, and eventual death. However, periodic starvation is another story entirely as extensive research has shown that temporarily restricting your caloric intake can quickly stimulate several healing responses in the human body. National Institute on Aging Senior Scientist Dr. […]

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, […]

04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reducing calories by 15% found to slash risk of age-related diseases

Calorie restriction can do more than help you lose some weight. According to a study, reducing your calorie intake can help lower the risk of developing age-related diseases. Results from the study, which was spearheaded by researchers from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, revealed that minimizing your caloric intake by 15 percent […]

02/10/2018 / By Janine Acero

Peppers, berries, leafy greens: What to eat to protect your brain from dementia, Parkinson’s

Eating fruits and vegetables offer a wide range of vitamins and minerals — and just about every nutrient that is beneficial for overall health. So it’s no surprise that they can also decrease your risk of developing dementia later in life. However, particular fruits and vegetables are especially good at fighting off dementia, and they are some […]

11/15/2017 / By Russel Davis

Scientists sniff out new treatment for Alzheimer’s; new research suggests brain cells can be protected by stimulating the sense of smell

A study published in the journal Science Signaling has revealed that teaching roundworms to sniff out a certain type of bacterium has lead them to develop a defense mechanism to preserve their brain cells. The findings show potential as a drug-free intervention against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Huntington’s disease, the researchers have stated. The scientists […]

10/16/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Poor sense of smell indicates deteriorating nerves, now linked to higher risk for Parkinson’s later in life

The function and insight of the five traditional senses — hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell — can tell us a lot about the state of health inside our bodies. For example, researchers from Michigan State University have correlated a poor sense of smell to early onset of Parkinson’s disease. The olfactory nerve governs our […]

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