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Featured: Omega 3 beats cholesterol for predicting heart disease

Results from a new study found that people with higher blood levels of omega 3 had a 34% lower risk for death from any cause, and that blood omega 3 was a stronger predictor of future risk of cardiovascular disease than cholesterol.

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Low vitamin K2 as bad for you as smoking

A new analysis looking at risk factors for cardiovascular disease related deaths has found that vitamin K2 deficiency is equivalent to smoking and high blood pressure.

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 16

Diet primes metabolism for longevity

By mapping dietary & metabolic markers a research group have revealed dietary influences that may explain good health in some of the worlds longest lived people.

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 16

Low AGE diet improves health

A diet low in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) could help improve your blood sugar and prevent type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 15

Anti-inflammatory diet slows cellular aging

By determining the inflammatory potential of peoples diets a research group have found a correlation between foods that reduce inflammation and slower cellular aging.

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 14

Green tea improves cognition in elderly

People who drink green tea regularly tend to have a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, but until now no studies have tested green teas ability to boost brain health in older age.

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