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Green tea ingredient targets oral cancer cells

A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to new research

13 October, 2015

Acupuncture could help treat hypertension

People with hypertension, treated with acupuncture, experienced long lasting and clinically relevant drops in blood pressure, according to a new study

13 October, 2015

Junk food makes our brains less adaptable

High-fat and high-sugar diets have been shown to alter the balance of bacteria in the gut – with destructive effects on our minds

12 October, 2015

Feeling stressed? Do the dishes!

Mindfully washing dishes calms the mind and decreases stress, a new study shows.

6 October, 2015

High protein foods boost cardiovascular health

Eating foods rich in amino acids could be as good for your heart as stopping smoking or getting more exercise.

5 October, 2015

Gut bacteria may influence heart disease risk factors

Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered new types of bacteria that can influence weight, cholesterol and body fat levels

1 October, 2015

How caffeine resets your body clock

New evidence shows that drinking strong coffee three hours before bed-time can give you ‘jet lag’ by turning the body clock back nearly an hour.

1 October, 2015

Yoga improves arthritis symptoms and mood, study finds

Yoga can be a safe – and effective – way to improve wellbeing for people with arthritis.

24 September, 2015

Fruit and vegetables protect mind as well as body

Eating a healthy diet – with plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats – can help preventing the onset of depression.

24 September, 2015

Chronic health problems more bearable with Tai Chi

Improved muscle strength, breathing and coordination are some of the benefits of regular practice of this gentle traditional Chinese exercise

21 September, 2015