Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM
A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.
Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.
The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change.
Sep 30, 2021 08:30AM
Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers.
The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts.
Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.
A report suggests that food waste should be viewed not only in relation to world hunger, but also in the context of climate change, as food production consumes vast amounts of resources.
A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure.
Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities.
Green tea contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers.
A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found.
A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar.
