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Battling hypertension, cancer, diabetes, a weak heart or kidneys… right nutrition plays a key role. The National Nutrition Week just passed by (Sept 1-7). For a strong, healthy body and a happy mind, nutrition plays a pivotal part not just as prevention but as a tool for speedy recovery as well. Diet in Cardiac Diseases The » Read More
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Being overweight in midlife might give rise to multiple chronic diseases, impair cognitive function and physical function and mental health in women in older age, says a new study. The researchers showed that women who were lean at age 18 and maintained a healthy weight through mid-life had the best odds of achieving optimal health later » Read More
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Heavy snorers might be at an increased risk of developing carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke, says a new study. In the study involving 10 adults, the research team found that the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy » Read More
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Long-term consumption of soy products dramatically cuts down the risk of ischemic stroke, according to new research. Ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke, caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain. The research found people who consumed 50 grams of soy products a week reduced stroke risk. Those who ate between » Read More
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Soybeans contain high levels of several health-beneficial compounds including tocopherols which have antioxidant properties and can be used in the treatment or prevention of heart disease and cancer. These molecules can be used in the development of functional foods, which have specific health-beneficial properties. Tocopherols exist in four forms (a, ß, ?, and d) of which ?-tocopherol » Read More