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Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter. In the study, healthy people aged 65-77 who drank concentrated blueberry juice every day showed improvements in cognitive function, blood flow to the brain and activation of the brain while carrying out cognitive tests...

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A key strategy for tuning up the nervous system is to provide your body with the nutrients it needs to make healthy nerve cells, to protect them from damage, and to enhance their ability to carry out their functions.

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Tea comes in a number of varieties. Black, white, green, and oolong are the main types to be found. The main difference between the four are the oxidation levels.

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An international team of researchers found that seniors who consumed the most nutritious food had a nearly 25 percent reduction in the risk of mental decline compared those with the least healthy diets. This study was published in the online issue of Neurology.

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A recent study revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions -- and this is associated with healthy cognitive function -- compared to non-tea drinkers.

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The cashew tree produces cashew nuts, which is native to the northeast coast of Brazil. The tree bears a pear-shaped "false" fruit, known in Brazil as Caju, meaning "the fruit". It is also called the cashew apple, and is typically yellow or red.

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Beef is a common food item and is used to refer to meat that comes from bovines such as domestic cattle, water buffalo and antelopes. The main source of beef is, however, from domestic cattle (cows and bulls).

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Essential for health and growth, minerals perform many important functions in the body. Among these are: formation of bones and teeth; regulation of body fluids; participation in the life processes of cells, including many chemical reactions.

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Breakfast is deemed the most important meal of the day and for good reasons: it provides you with the energy that your body needs to start the day off healthy and energetic. It also provides your brain with the much-needed fuel: glucose. This improves your productivity, sharpens your cognitive function and lifts your mood.

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One day of eating innutritious foods won’t make you unhealthy, sure. But over two years? How about 5, or 10, or even 20? You can bet that it would make a dent in your health. Because of that, it’s critical to take a look at your eating habits and those of your family.

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Cherries are part of the Rosaceae family, which includes almonds, peaches, apricots and plums. They are small, fleshy fruits that contain a hard drupe or stone and are generally red or black in color...

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It’s the forgotten vitamin. Vitamin K hasn’t been the focus of fanfare like vitamins such as vitamin C or vitamin D, but don’t underestimate its importance. According to a new research, older people need more vitamin K – to help protect their bones.

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