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11/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Do rumored spirulina benefits stand up to the scrutiny of science? Experts agree with a resounding YES

With so many foods and supplements being hyped these days for their ability to enhance health, it’s natural to have some doubts. They can’t all be as great as claimed, can they? Most of us are willing to concede that familiar foods like blueberries and broccoli are likely as beneficial as scientists say, but some […]

11/14/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Neurological damage linked to Alzheimer’s may be repaired with dietary supplementation

Is it really possible to mitigate and even reverse the damaging effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through simple dietary supplementation? According to new research out of Denmark, it certainly is. Professor Vilhelm Bohr and an international team of scientists hailing from the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen and the American […]

09/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Plants have sophisticated defense systems: They can share proteins, bait and trap pathogens

New research has revealed that specific plant proteins can identify signals linked to disease-causing agents using “baits” and trap them before they can affect a plant. The study, published in Genome Biology, looked at how “bait genes” are distributed in various wild and domestic grasses, as well as how they respond to protect the plant against a pathogen attack. […]

12/06/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Why farm life is good for kids: Chores, fresh air, sunshine, and a wide range of microbes for a healthy immune system

Growing up on a farm can be a wonderful experience for children. All the hard work that can be involved in maintaining a farm is balanced by the opportunity to marvel at nature in action on a daily basis and spend time outdoors. However, the benefits don’t stop at fresh air and sunshine; a new […]

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