Here’s How Mushrooms Could Help Fight Ageing

The study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University dubbed mushrooms to be the highest known single source of the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione, which are both associated with anti-ageing properties. Consuming mushrooms on a regular basis can help fight ageing reveals a new study. The study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University dubbed mushrooms to be the highest known single source of the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione, which are both associated with anti-ageing properties. The study which was recently published in the journal Food Chemistry, said mushrooms are…

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People who skip breakfast more likely to develop hardening of arteries: study

A greater percentage of energy consumed earlier in the day may favour cardiovascular health.  In addition to having the greatest risk of atherosclerosis, people who skipped breakfast also had the greatest waist circumference (Photo: AFP) People who skip breakfast may be more likely to develop atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, than individuals who start each day with a hearty meal, a new study suggests. Even after researchers accounted for diet and other risk factors for heart disease, people who routinely skipped breakfast were significantly more likely to develop atherosclerosis…

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Want to safeguard yourself from heart diseases? Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet

A new Swedish study has found that lutein, a nutrient in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables, can reduce inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease. The study, carried out by researchers at Linköping University, looked at the levels of six of the most common carotenoids in blood from 193 patients with coronary artery disease. “A considerable number of patients who have experienced myocardial infarction still have low-level chronic inflammation in the body, even after receiving effective treatment with revascularisation, drugs and lifestyle changes. We know that chronic inflammation is associated…

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Magnesium Deficiency – 5 Signs You Are Suffering From It!

By Dr. Praveen Chaudhary Magnesium is one of the most abundant mineral found in earth, and a good 60 percent of all the magnesium in the body is stored in your bones. A small percentage is also present in your blood and this nutrient is beneficial for healthy bones and in regulating blood pressure. It also enables proper nerve functioning, good blood circulation, strong immune system and a healthy heart. Magnesium deficiency can lead to a number of ailments including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, chronic back pain, etc. Asthma is also widely…

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Reusing plastic bottles could do you more harm than good

That’s because the plastic bottle you’re constantly replenishing isn’t made to be re-filled – meaning it could have the potential to leach chemicals and harbour harmful bacteria. New Delhi: Refilling those plastic bottles again and again could actually be harmful to your health, as per a new research. That’s because the plastic bottle you’re constantly replenishing isn’t made to be re-filled – meaning it could have the potential to leach chemicals and harbour harmful bacteria. In a study conducted by Treadmill Reviews, researchers lab-tested water bottles after each had been…

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Are You Sleeping More On Weekends? If So, Watch Out For Heart Disease

Each hour of social jet lag is associated with an 11-per cent increase in the likelihood of heart disease We have bad news for you – if you’re someone who waits for the weekend to catch up on all your sleep, you may want to change this habit. Going to bed late and waking up late on weekends may lead to social jet lag which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, poorer health and worse mood. According to researchers from the University of Arizona, social jet lag…

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Have We Been Cooking Rice The Right Way or Poisoning Ourselves Instead?

Rice is an important staple in India. There are many states across the country that cannot function without their daily dose of rice. Take West Bengal for instance, or Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Goa, Assam and Meghalaya, among others. Across the globe too, rice is used in the making of various regional delicacies. While the most common method of cooking is to boil it in water, you can also grind soaked rice to make a batter, or pound it into a coarse powder and use. There’s no doubt that we…

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Suffering from high blood pressure? Here are some natural remedies that can help, sans side effects.

By Anusuya Suresh   <img width=”600″ height=”320″ src=”http://st1.thehealthsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/blood-pressure1.jpg” class=”attachment-full wp-post-image” alt=”news-diseases-blood-pressure-treatment-THS” /> Hypertension is a serious condition that can have a large number of ill effects on your body. Not only can it lead to heart disease, angina and strokes, but in severe cases can even lead to death. If your doctor has been asking you to keep a tab on your blood pressure levels, then along with your medications you can try some of these home remedies to help keep hypertension in check. GarlicGarlic has been found useful in patients…

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