Diet & Food
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Jogging can extend life, claims study
Joggers live for longer, Danish research has concluded. Read more
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How diet may protect brain
Eating fish, nuts and related foods may protect parts of the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems by influencing an important brain protein. Read more
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Action of red wine compound clarified
Researchers have found further health benefits of the plant compound resveratrol, found in red wine. Read more
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Berries keep memory decline at bay
Eating plenty of strawberries and blueberries could delay memory decline in older women by two and a half years, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Hay fever fruit and nut warning
People with hay fever should check if they suffer reactions to any fruits, vegetables or nuts, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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New fizzy drink link to stroke
People who want to avoid stroke and stay healthy should consider switching from fizzy drinks to coffee, researchers say. Read more
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Healthy foods that protect against heart disease and stroke
Increasing fibre intake and eating low-fat dairy foods could help to protect against heart disease and stroke, two new reports from Sweden have shown. Read more
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MS patients get "no benefit" from fish oil
A study of supplements for multiple sclerosis has found no beneficial effect from fish oils – omega-3 fatty acids, researchers report today. Read more
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Womb cancer surge warning
Growing rates of obesity may have triggered in increase in cases of a women’s cancer, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Fruits that protect the brain
Berries, tea and red wine seem to help protect men from developing Parkinson’s disease, British researchers revealed last night. Read more