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Study shows: Flavonoids may protect against Parkinson´s disease
Posted by , 16-04-2012 09:11
People who regularly eat berries may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson´s disease. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health will present these results during a meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in April 2012.They found that eating and drinking of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks (like berries, apples, oranges, tea and red wine) may lower the risk of developing Parkinson´s disease with 40%. This effect is much stronger in men than in women.
Green tea decreases the “bad” LDL cholesterol
Posted by , 20-03-2012 09:37
Scientists have analyzed the studies that were done to assess the influence of green tea on cholesterol levels. This so called “meta analysis” showed that the regular use of green tea (as drink or capsule) will decrease the total cholesterol and the LDL cholesterol, be it in a modest way.Lycopene shows to inhibit cancer cell growth in laboratory study
Posted by , 07-02-2012 11:09
Lycopene, the substance that gives tomatoes their red colour, is studied for its effects on cancer cells.New insights on Resveratrol
Posted by , 07-02-2012 10:05
Resveratrol, the substance that is found in red wine and the skin of grapes (amongst others), is still the subject of many studies.Black Tea Lowers Blood Pressure
Posted by , 31-01-2012 09:05Discovered: the „sport hormone“!
Posted by , 17-01-2012 09:51Scientists recently published a study in the online version of „Nature“, concerning irisine; a hormone that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise.Cognitive function
Posted by , 10-01-2012 10:12A diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins C,D,B and E may prevent cognitive decline in elderly people.
