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Eating dry fruits may prevent cognitive decline in the elderly

Eating dry fruits may prevent cognitive decline in the elderly

A team of researchers studied over a period of three years whether a diet rich in nuts could prevent age-related cognitive declineA recent study, funded by the International Nut and Dried Fruit council (INC) and

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Zeno designs world’s first snack to reduce alcohol absorption

Zeno designs world’s first snack to reduce alcohol absorption

Peer-Reviewed Clinical Trial Showed a 210-Calorie Snack Bar (SOBAR) reduced alcohol absorption by 50%US based Zeno Functional Foods announced publication of results from the clinical testing of its snack-sized protein bar, the SOBAR.  The SOBAR

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Singapore enhances food innovation ecosystem

Singapore enhances food innovation ecosystem

A*STAR to open doors of a new research instituteSingapore based Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) will be opening the doors of a new research institute, the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation

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Plant-rich diets reduce cognitive impairment risk in old age

Plant-rich diets reduce cognitive impairment risk in old age

The team looked at the diet patterns of the nearly 17,000 middle-aged participants of the Singapore Chinese Health Study over a period of 20 years.Researchers from the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH), NUS Yong

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DBT calls for research proposals on geriatric nutrition

DBT calls for research proposals on geriatric nutrition

With the aim of improving the nutrition and health of the elderly population in the countryThe elderly population is rising rapidly in India and is estimated to be over 10% of the total potpulation. The

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Experts at Singapore study effects of nutritional intervention in elderly

Experts at Singapore study effects of nutritional intervention in elderly

Age, gender and nutritional status are shown as indicators of muscle massChangi General Hospital (CGH), SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) and Abbott have announced results of the first of a two-part study which highlights the prevalence of

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Scientists explore revolutionary baking technology in Vienna

Scientists explore revolutionary baking technology in Vienna

This innovative technology saves energy and time compared to conventional baking University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna optimizes baking by direct application of an electrical current. Electric shocks were used to heat

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US researchers revolutionize lab grown meat

US researchers revolutionize lab grown meat

Researchers grow muscle cells on edible fibersLab-grown or cultured meat could revolutionize food production, providing a greener, more sustainable, more ethical alternative to large-scale meat production. But getting lab-grown meat from the petri dish to

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Study links dairy products to prostate cancer risk

Study links dairy products to prostate cancer risk

Comprehensive review of studies shows decreased risks associated with plant-based dietsMayo Clinic researchers find a high consumption of dairy products, like milk and cheese, appears to be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer.

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Ashwagandha root extract effective as sleep and anxiety aid

Ashwagandha root extract effective as sleep and anxiety aid

Ashwagandha offers a simple, safe and natural way to achieve deep sleep for badly needed rest and repair, without drowsiness or negative effectsA new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical study shows KSM-66 Ashwagandha can be