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Rosemary protects against Alzheimer -

Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in California have found that the herb rosemary fights off free-radical damage in the brain. The carnosic acid (CA) in the plant protects the brain from chemicals which can cause degeneration. Scientists also believe this acid protects against Alzheimer’s and normal brain ageing. Because it’s a naturally […]

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Tea cancels out carbs -

Researchers from King’s College London found that when subjects sipped a cup of black tea after a high-carb meal, their sugar levels decreased by 40% more than those of tea abstainers. The mechanism: “An active compound in the tea triggers a greater secretion of insulin, a hormone that lowers blood sugar,” says Peter Ellis Ph.D., […]

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Harder workout is not always better -

A study in Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise monitored responses to exercise intensity. Despite equal weights, the group who exercised at high intensity did not enjoy it and felt negative during and after. Those working at a moderate pace, for longer, had a positive response. The lesson? Harder and faster isn’t always better.
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