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Ashwagandha’s anti-ageing effects revealed

Supplements of Ashwagandha root extract may work at a genetic level to slow the cellular ageing process, new research reveals.

30 November, 2016

Tomato extract betters aspirin’s blood thinning effect

A proprietary tomato extract has been shown to thin blood – but less severely than aspirin and without typical worrying side-effects.

28 November, 2016

Hurrah! Chocolate eaters may have better brains

A little of what you fancy does do you good! A 30-year study is one of the first to link regular chocolate consumption over the long-term with better brain performance.

28 November, 2016

Yogic breathing – benefits for major depression

New evidence suggests that yogic breathing could help alleviate severe depression in people who don’t fully respond to conventional antidepressant treatments.

25 November, 2016

Dietary vitamin C protects against cataracts

A recent study of vitamin C for the prevention of cataracts shows that diet and lifestyle may play a greater role than genetics in maintaining lifelong eye health.

23 November, 2016

Fat cells help protect against breast cancer

Vigorous exercise can help reduce levels of hormones that encourage breast cancer to grow and may even work with conventional drugs in unexpected ways.

23 November, 2016

Can’t afford a vacation? Try meditation

Meditation can produce multiple beneficial changes, at a genetic level, and that these benefits are similar to those gained from taking restful luxury holiday.

21 November, 2016

Green tea reduces cholesterol levels in women

New research from the US suggests that the antioxidants in green tea – notably epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) – could help women maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

21 November, 2016

Glyphosate contamination found in popular US foods

Laboratory tests have revealed alarmingly high levels of the herbicide glyphosate in a wide range of best-selling foods across the US.

15 November, 2016

Sunshine a key ‘nutrient’ for mental health

Of all the weather variables that can affect mental and emotional health, getting enough sunshine is the most important, according to a new study.

14 November, 2016