Peppermint tea can help improve your memory

Peppermint tea can help improve long-term and working memory in healthy adults.

Bored people reach for the crisps

People crave fatty and sugary foods when they are bored.That is the conclusion of research being presented today, Wednesday 27 April 2016, at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological…

Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent: Study

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study from University of Guelph researchers.

Vitamin D insufficiency, low rate of DNA methylation in black teens may increase disease risk

Low levels of vitamin D in black teens correlates with low activity of a major mechanism for controlling gene expression that may increase their risk of cancer and other disease, researchers report.

Reducing the sodium content of packaged foods: How does Canada measure up?

In 2010, as part of a national sodium reduction strategy, a multi-stakeholder working group published Canada’s Sodium Reduction Strategy.

Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost: International evidence review gives thumbs up to omega-3s

An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression.

Could a combined dietary supplement help ward off heart disease?

Fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols could offer new hope in fight against disease.

Infants who eat rice products have higher arsenic concentrations

Rice products are typically among the first solid foods offered to infants, but a new study shows rice can produce higher urinary arsenic concentrations, putting infants at risk.

Restaurants should offer tap water to help fight child obesity

Restaurants should offer tap water to families dining out, so children have an alternative to a sugary drink, say councils.

Cashews: Nutritional Information, Health Benefits

Read all about the nutritional properties of cashew nuts, along with a list of their potential health benefits and ways to incorporate them in your diet.

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