A study at Edith Cowan University demonstrated that middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure significantly reduced their blood pressure by consuming four servings daily of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale, compared to root and squash vegetables. This effect is attributed to compounds such as glucosinolates found primarily in cruciferous vegetables,...
How do Microplastic bits affect the heart? A small study from Italy looked into this by checking if these minuscule plastic particles, mostly too small to see (called nanoparticles), were in the artery plaque of the people they studied. The researchers studied 257 individuals who underwent surgery to clear clogged blood vessels. They examined...
Credit: PixaobayDuring the 9th biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium (BHBS) in Tampa, FL, the latest research on strawberries was presented, shedding light on their potential benefits for heart health. These findings contribute to the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the concept of "food as medicine" and the positive impact of strawberry consumption on...
