The legendary Fountain of Youth is a magical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years. The mythical fountain has never been found; however, new...
According to new research published in Nutrients, the vitamin known primarily for heart and bone benefits–Vitamin K2—may also be highly beneficial in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, conducted by researchers from the Harvard Extension...
Most people know that Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important for maintaining cardiovascular health, but they might be surprised to learn just how important those protective benefits are. According to new research, published in the American Journal of Clinical...
According to new research, a diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients can make you look and feel younger in as little as eight weeks. The multi-institutional U.S. study determined that certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in...
You probably know the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are powerful immune building nutrients, but did you know they are also a powerful antidote for stress? These are the findings of researchers from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. The university has...
A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of their lower limbs. Nitrates are found mostly in vegetables, and in smaller quantities in meat and some fruit. The...