Prunes have an enviable reputation as a laxative and it now seems they may protect against bowel cancer, too. Researchers from Texas A&M University and the University of North Carolina have found that eating dried plums maintains a healthy balance of bacteria within the lower colon which is associated with […]
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Do you aim to eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day? Is there any evidence that this is the right amount? The famous 5-a-day phrase originated in the late 1980s in a Californian ‘5-A-Day For Better Health’ campaign. It was soon adopted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) […]
Researchers from King’s College, London, have found that switching to a healthier diet can reduce your risk of a heart attack or a stroke by almost a third – even when changes are made after middle-age. If you know your diet could be better than it is, this could be […]
Drinking orange juice can boost brain function to speed your reasoning skills, with researchers noting beneficial effects in as little as eight weeks – at least in people aged 60 and over. Orange juice health benefits Oranges are best known for their vitamin C content, but oranges are also a […]
