Boosting your longevity through diet might not be an unrealistic goal after all. A compelling body of research shows that certain lifestyle tweaks can add extra years to your lifespan. From nutrient-rich foods to potent drinks, taking care of your body could help reduce your risk of serious health problems. The life expectancy in the […]

This article was previously published April 2, 2018, and has been updated with new information. Pau d’Arco — made from the bark of a large evergreen tropical tree found in the rainforests of the Amazon, South America and Latin America1 — is a potent antiparasitic remedy with a long history of use by indigenous populations. […]

Take breaks when binge-watching TV to avoid blood clots, say scientists. The warning comes as a study reports that watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of blood clots compared with fewer than 2.5 hours. The research is published today in the European Journal of Preventive […]

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk is Dr Alona Pulde says moving to a “whole foods, plant-based diet” can offer multiple health benefits. Otherwise known as a vegan diet, adhering to such an eating plan will lead to an improvement in heart health. Dr Pulde elaborated: “Heart health will begin to improve with a reduction in blood […]

Numerous studies have demonstrated that various dietary agents can help tremendously when it comes to a number of diseases and serious health conditions. Fruits and vegetables represent an untapped reservoir of various nutritive phytochemicals with potential cancer-reducing and cholesterol-lowering abilities.  Grapes are a rich source of the antioxidant resveratrol. A number of studies show that…

Researchers from Osaka City University have shown in mice models of Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies, that the intranasal administration of rifampicin and resveratrol in combination is safer and improves cognitive function more than rifampicin alone. The research results are expected to lead to the development of safe and effective nasal […]

High cholesterol has an infamous reputation because it slowly paves the way to trouble by clogging the arteries leading to the heart. And despite the rise of cholesterol-lowering statins, diet is still widely recognised as the cornerstone of cholesterol treatment. Research suggests that fenugreek could lower high cholesterol levels by as much as 30 percent, […]