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Cup of tea may protect against Parkinson's
A daily cup of black tea could help to reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease by nearly three quarters, researchers have claimed.
A study of 63,257 Chinese people found that regular tea consumption appears to have a protective effect
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Sleep-deprived children 'have more injuries'
A new study has found that preschool children who do not get enough sleep are more likely to injure themselves than those who have 11 hours or more sleep per day.
Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Nursing asked nearly
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Moderate exercise could prevent stroke
A moderate level of fitness, such as that achieved through brisk walking five times a week, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in middle-age, figures show.
Researchers studied data on more than 60,000 US citizens between 1970 and
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Limiting salt may prevent obesity
A new study suggests that parents could reduce their children's chances of becoming obese by limiting their intake of salt.
Researchers at St George's University of London analysed data on 1,600 youngsters between the ages of four and 18,
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Drinking milk may prevent high blood pressure
Scientists have found that fat-free milk can help to prevent high blood pressure.
Consumers are already advised to consume milk as it contains calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, protein and potassium.
However, Harvard researchers have
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Study to investigate watercress as anti-cancer tool
A team of UK scientists are embarking on a study to find out whether watercress can help to beat breast cancer.
Watercress is a useful addition to the diet as it contains plenty of vitamins and minerals; however, researchers believe it may
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Listening to music boosts stroke recovery
Scientists have found that listening to music in the early stages after a stroke can improve patients' recovery.
Finnish researchers discovered that stroke patients who listened to music for a couple of hours a day tended to show greater
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Brazil nuts a good source of selenium
Consumers can boost their selenium levels by eating plenty of brazil nuts, new research shows.
The mineral is important for immune function, thyroid hormone metabolism and reproduction, and it also helps to prevent damage to cells and
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Consumers 'unsure of portion sizes'
People have little understanding of the concept of portion size and are therefore at risk of overeating, an expert has claimed.
According to Dr Beckie Lang, a spokeswoman for the Association for the Study of Obesity, consumers are no
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Baby nutrition may affect brain
A baby's nutrition during the first few weeks of life may have a significant effect on brain development, a study in the journal Pediatric Research has revealed.
Experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and University College
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Consumers urged to understand nutrients
Consumers should take steps to gain a better understanding of food in order to lead a long and healthy life, experts have claimed.
According to dieticians, many people do not understand the importance of a healthy, balanced diet, which can
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Excessive drinking may damage children's health
Men who drink excessively and smoke may affect the health of their unborn children, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Idaho have found that genetic changes caused by toxic chemicals can be passed down to future
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