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Scientists Just Debunked the Calcium and Dementia Myth
New findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University and the University of Western Australia show no evidence that taking calcium alone increases the risk of developing dementia over time. The results help ease earlier fears that calcium supplements might have harmful effects on the brain health of older women. The investigation drew on data ...
Black Tea and Berries Could Contribute to Healthier Aging
Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found. This study conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia), Queen’s University Belfast (Ireland), and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Massachusetts), found that foods rich in flavonoids could help to lower the ...
Black Tea May Help Your Health Later in Life
A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life—however if you’re not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet. The key is flavonoids, which are naturally occurring substances found in many common foods and beverages such as black and green tea, apples, nuts, ...
Eating More Fruit and Vegetables Linked to Less Stress, Study Finds
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia) that was published in Clinical Nutrition. The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the ...
Flavonoid-rich Diet Protects Against Cancer and Heart Disease, Study Finds
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences analyzed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048 Danes ...
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