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12/12/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

New research finds that MS, the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, may be triggered by an imbalance in gut flora

Intestinal flora may be the key to understanding how multiple sclerosis develops. Previous assumptions held that MS was a mostly genetic problem, prompting physicians to closely examine DNA. New research, however, has shown that autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, are brought about by a combination of environmental and genetic factors, the catalyst of which […]

08/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Avocado PITS found to be a “goldmine” of nutrition, with powerful nutrients that prevent disease

A recent study showed that the husk of an avocado seed is the healthiest part of the fruit as it contains a vast number of key nutrients that show potential in alleviating cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ground about […]

07/02/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

The secret to longevity may be as simple as eating less sugar

Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra said the secret behind the “world’s healthiest village”, which can be found in the village of Pioppi in southern Italy, was as simply as consuming less sugar. Malhotra, a self-confessed ex-sugar addict, has immersed himself in the study of the factors contributing to heart disease and obesity in Britain. As such, his […]

06/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that frequently eating french fries doubles the risk of death

The more fried potatoes you eat, the higher your chances of death. That was the conclusion researchers came to at the end of their study, which has been published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. According to the researchers, people who ate fried potato products, like french fries, tater tots, and hash browns, more […]

10/07/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Load up on fall veggies

The season of yellow and orange leaves and vegetables is upon us. Potatoes, onions and pumpkins abound – and what a wonderful thing it is. Most fall vegetables are notorious for storing well as long as they are kept in a cool, dry place – like your basement or the back of your pantry. Onions […]

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