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04/30/2018 / By David Williams

New research reveals biomarkers that affect future risk of dementia, including branched-chain amino acids and cholesterol

There are many different types of diseases that can occur later in life, and they are often difficult to predict. But as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and it’s true even in cases like these. In the case of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, this is more true than most […]

11/30/2017 / By Janine Acero

Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time

Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]

11/13/2017 / By Russel Davis

Lifestyle choices affect multiple generations: Studies show that environmental memories are stored at a cellular level

A recent animal study published in the Science journal has revealed that genetic changes caused by environmental factors may be passed down from one generation to another. According to a team of researchers at the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) in Spain, the genetic changes may even be inherited by up to 14 generations thereafter. The experts have examined […]

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 […]

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