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Study supports dark chocolate's role in preventing heart disease
A new study has added to the growing body of evidence in support of dark chocolate's protective effect on heart health.
Researchers at San Diego State University in the US recruited 31 participants, all of whom were asked to drink a
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Parents play important role in preventing childhood obesity
Parents have a significant role to play in determining youngsters' future dietary choices, but should not introduce strict rules on what their children can and cannot eat, Norwegian scientists claim.
Researchers at the University of
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Dietary vitamin E 'may reduce cancer risk'
Two forms of naturally occurring vitamin E may help to protect against cancer, US scientists believe.
Scientists at Rutgers University and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey say that the types of vitamin E that occur in vegetable oils and
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Tinned foods 'a cost-effective way to provide nutrients'
Brits who are concerned about the cost of fresh produce may be reassured by new research confirming that key nutrients can be obtained by eating tinned foods.
Researchers at Tufts University looked at the cost of obtaining important
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Fizzy drinks linked to increased risk of stroke
People who regularly consume sugar-filled fizzy drinks may face an increased risk of stroke, scientists say.
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Harvard University in the US looked at data on more than 43,000 men and 84,000 women, all of
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Maintaining fitness 'important' as you get older
People should make a concerted effort to exercise regularly and maintain their fitness as they get older, a read more.
Nutrition expert highlights benefits of low-GI foods
People who want to achieve a healthy diet should try to base their meals around low-glycaemic index (low-GI) foods, an expert has … read more.
Low-fat dairy foods 'may cut stroke risk'
People who regularly eat low-fat dairy products may benefit from a reduced risk of stroke, new research suggests.
Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institute studied data on almost 75,000 adults, aged 45 to 83 years, to see whether
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Beetroot could make burgers healthier
Adding beetroot to a burger's ingredients could make it healthier, according to scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Researchers at the institution are testing the idea on healthy male volunteers, as they believe beetroot may
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Daily exercise linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's
Moving about on a daily basis could help to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, regardless of your age, American scientists say.
A research team in Chicago studied more than 700 people with an average age of 82 over a
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UK fast food lower in salt than Canada and US
Salt levels in fast foods sold in the UK tend to be much lower than those in comparable products in the US and Canada, new research shows.
A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looked at the salt levels of more than 2,000
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People misjudge sugar levels of drinks
Brits often fail to recognise the levels of sugar in popular drinks, a study has found.
Scientists at the University of Glasgow commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 people to find out how many teaspoons of sugar they thought were
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