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Boiled peanuts may provide health benefits
A group of researchers has found that boiled peanuts contain up to four times more health-promoting chemicals than raw, dry or oil-roasted nuts.
The phytochemicals in peanuts have antioxidant qualities that scientists say can help protect
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Never too late to change diet habits, says FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has claimed that it is never too late to change unhealthy eating habits.
A new survey published by the agency suggests that awareness of healthy eating advice is high among 50 to 65-year-olds, although some
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Folic acid in bread 'may be harmful'
Bread which has been fortified with folic acid to prevent birth defects may not be good for health after all, scientists have warned.
A team of experts from the Institute of Food Research have found that the liver may become saturated with
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Excess body fat found to cause cancer
Consumers should aim to maintain their weight at the lower end of the healthy range to reduce their risk of cancer, experts have said.
The advice represents the key finding of a new report by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), which is
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Over-70s reminded of heightened breast cancer risk
The charity Breast Cancer Care has issued a reminder that women over the age of 70 should still check their breasts regularly, as the risk of developing breast cancer increases with age.
A recent survey by the charity revealed that 55 per
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Chemical in red wine and vegetables stops cancer and heart disease
A compound found in red wine, fruits, vegetables and green tea has been found to prevent cancer and heart disease depending on the strength of the dose.
French scientists found that a high dose of antioxidant polyphenols helps to prevent
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Organic foods 'higher in cancer-fighting antioxidants'
Organic foods have a higher nutritional value than non-organic produce and contain higher levels of antioxidants, scientists have said.
The Food Standards Agency is of the opinion that organic foods are no healthier than non-organics, but
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Clock change could cause tiredness for days
The change from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time could take people as long as three days to recover from, an expert has warned.
According to Dr Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, even a change of just
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Pregnant women told to avoid alcohol
Pregnant women risk damaging the health of their unborn child if they drink alcohol, a medical expert has warned.
Dr Vivienne Nathanson, director of professional activities at the British Medical Association, said that research suggests
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Christmas dinner 'great for five-a-day'
It may seem difficult fitting the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables into your daily diet, but Christmas Day is one occasion when it should be no problem at all, according to the British Dietetic Association.
Dietician
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Restricted diet may boost fitness in later life
People who severely restrict their calorie intake may enjoy physical fitness for longer, researchers have found.
A study by experts at the University of Buffalo found that the restricted diet reduces the amount of visceral fat, which is
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Consumers advised to plan healthy Christmas dinner
Britons who are concerned about their waistline are being urged to take a little extra time when planning their Christmas dinner this year, as there are plenty of steps that can be taken to reduce the calorie load.
According to the British
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