chenhongxia
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6 posts since July 24th, 2008
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6 posts since July 24th, 2008
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Exercise and healthy diet slow memory loss
An active lifestyle and a healthy, fish-rich diet are not only good for your heart, they may also help tackle the memory loss associated with old age, two leading neuroscientists said on Wednesday.
As people live longer, finding ways of halting the decline in mental agility is becoming increa... more
Men who eat more fruit and vegetables have less risk of developing a type of cancer
of the oesophagus, a study by a Japanese medical team said on Thursday.
The study, spearheaded by Japan's health ministry, monitored 39 000 men aged 45 to
74 over about eight years, during which time 116 developed the type of cancer called
oesophageal squamou... more
The seeds and oil of the flax plant contain substances which promote good health. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fatty acid that appears to be beneficial for heart disease. ALA belongs to a group of substances called omega-3 fatty acids.
Good health requires the right ratio of Omega 3 fatty acids to O... more
There is some truth to the old saying that you can't get too much of a good thing. At least if you're talking about nutrient-rich food... the kind of food your mother always encouraged to you to eat.
Women today have more on their plates than ever before. And I don't mean pork chops either. The sheer volume on the never-ending "to do" list puts a l... more
How Much Water Do You Really Need?
If you're confused about how much water you really need, I'm not surprised. Conflicting advice in recent headlines appears to contradict the old "8-a-day" advice we all grew up with. Is it necessary to chug down eight glasses of water daily, or is this recommendation exaggerated and out of date?
We've heard fo... more
What is LDL cholesterol?
Low-density lipoprotein is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This condition i... more
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