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·September 18, 2022·3 min read

Fruit, Vegetables and Exercise Can Make You Happier

Consuming fruits and vegetables, and exercise makes people happier, not the other way around, a new study reports. Increased happiness was associated with eating more fruits and vegetables in women, and in exercising more in men.

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·July 15, 2022·4 min read

Could Eating Fruit More Often Keep Depression at Bay?

People who regularly snack on fruit are less likely to report symptoms of depression and more likely to report positive well-being. Those who indulge in nutrient-poor snacks, such as chips, are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.

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·May 5, 2020·4 min read

New evidence that higher caffeine and urate levels are protective against Parkinson’s

Caffeine and urate have been associated with a reduced risk of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Researchers noted a lower caffeine intake in idiopathic Parkinson's patients. Increasing caffeine consumption was linked to decreased odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Lower levels of blood urate were also associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

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·May 5, 2020·6 min read

Flavonoid-rich berries, fruits and tea may have a protective benefit against Alzheimer’s

Consuming a flavonoid-rich diet could help combat the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease for those with risk factors. Low intake of specific flavonoids, especially anthocyanins, which are found in blueberries and strawberries, was associated with a four-fold risk of developing Alzheimer's.