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date icon Aug 26, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Stress – pollution increases stress

This study found high particulate matter from pollution may activate the nervous-hormone system in the body [hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal glands] to produce...
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date icon Aug 26, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Infertility – chemicals can be harmful

Parabins is found in a number of cosmetic products. This study found men with high urine levels of parabens had...
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Macular Degeneration – vitamin supplements help

Supplements that combine antioxidants with zinc, copper, vitamins C and E, lutein and zeaxanthin are more effective than no supplements...
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Cancer – stomach – nuts can help

Eating more nuts and peanut butter can help protect against the development of gastric cancer. Maryam Hashemian, Gwen Murphy, Arash...
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Obesity – drink more water for weight loss

Drinking more water [no more than 2 litres of water per day] especially before meals can help with weight loss....
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Living longer – Coffee reduces mortality

Drinking coffee reduces the risk of death from any cause. Do not drink more than 3-5 cups per day. Caffeine...
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Obesity – good bacteria can help weight loss

Good bacteria in the gut comes about from a healthy high fibre diet, avoiding sugars and eating more prebiotic and...
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Stroke – more nuts in diet reduces risk of stroke

Another good reason to enjoy eating more nuts [walnuts, almonds, pistachio, pecan nuts]. Eating more nuts reduces the risk of...
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Stress – fruit and vegetables reduce risk of depression & psychological distress

Eating a healthy Mediterranean diet high in fruit, vegetables, good oils and nuts helps improve moods. Nguyen B, Ding D,...
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