Tag Archives : Healthy

I have done some research for one of my class this semester regarding the relationship between aging and food consumption. The results came out really surprising. One finding suggested that eating less calories could slow your aging process. Second, less food could reduce your of risk of developing major health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and memory loss. But a recent study [...]

Who ever thought that cancer cure could be from blood sucking parasites? Scientists in Brazil according to the AFP, discovered by accident a protein in the saliva of a common South American tick, Amblyomma cajennense that has the ability to destroy cancer cells and leaving healthy cells alone. How is this possible? The scientist stumbled upon a protein called Factor X active, and this protein according [...]

Grapes is cheap and very tasteful. They are available in most stores in different sizes, and have great benifits to your health. Grapes are about 80 percent water, making them a delectable low-calorie snack or dessert; a cup of Concord or Catawba grapes contains only about 60 calories . Grapes also add fiber to the diet and are naturally low in sodium. Raisins, or dried grapes, contain only about 15 [...]

Eating healthy food improves your brain ability to understand, analyze and perform higher level tasks. But how does that exactly work? U.S researchers did study on gerbils, and they found out that; food nutrients like infant formula or eggs increase brain synapses and improve cognitive abilities.

A new laparoscopic implant procedure invented by EnteroMedics which blocks vagal nerve trunks (the nerve the makes you hungry). They implant a device the uses electrical signals which blocks the vegal nerve. The prosedure has already shown success in European trials and it will be soon tested in the U.S and Australia on 300 more patients.