It has certainly already happened to many of us to open our food pantry and find some food covered in mold. But not all of us will have reacted the same way. Some will have thrown the food away and some will only have removed the moldy part and eaten the rest. It’s not [...]
Climbing into a soft, comfortable bed at the end of a long day, pulling up the covers and laying your head on that cozy pillow is one of the most satisfying sensations you can experience. Another is waking up after a solid night’s sleep while still cozied up in bed. One of the most [...]
Organic foods have recently become a major part of supermarket shelves.You can find almost any food, whether produce or processed, in an “organic” version.So what does “organic” mean? According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), “USDA certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, [...]
Deli meat is a product that is quick and easy to grab for meals, snacks or party trays. It is a naturally low-fat product that many consider a great addition to a “healthy” lifestyle. Unfortunately, typical deli meat contains some ingredients that can be damaging to one’s health, especially if consumed on a regular [...]
Long before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease become apparent to patients and their families, biological changes are occurring within the brain. Amyloid plaques, which are clusters of protein fragments, along with tangles of protein known as tau, form in the brain and grow in number, eventually getting in the way of the brain’s ability to [...]
Strawberries and other fruits and vegetables could help to prevent Alzheimer’s A compound found in strawberries could help to prevent Alzheimer’s. A natural compound found in strawberries and other fruits and vegetables could help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases, new research suggests. Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies [...]