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Blue and Strawberries may Prevent Hypertension

Good news for fruits and vegetables lovers.  Another study demonstrated that intake fruits and vegetables that are rich in anthocyanins—such as blueberries, strawberries, and blood oranges—might help prevent the development of hypertension.  Anthocyanins are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that are found … Continue reading

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Regular Tea Consumption Slows Cognitive Decline

A large longitudinal study suggested that regular tea consumption may slow the rate of cognitive decline in cognitively normal older adults.  When compared with non-tea drinkers, tea drinkers have a lower annual rate of cognitive decline compared with non-tea-drinkers, ranging … Continue reading

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Modest Tea and Coffee Consumption Cuts Cardiovascular Disease

The latest look at the effects of tea and coffee consumption on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality suggests that moderate intake of either beverages reduces coronary heart disease risk (CHD).  The findings were reported in the June 18, 2010 issue of … Continue reading

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Benefits of Tea in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes and Cancers

Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world.  Beside quenching thirst, tea also contains lots of natural ingredients which might be beneficial to the overall health.  This article reviews the clinical benefits of tea. Tea According to … Continue reading

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High Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy Reduced Fetal Length

Tea and coffee are the most widely-consumed beverages.  However, the effect of caffeine intake during pregnancy on fetal growth is not unclear.  According to a study published online April 28 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, caffeine intake of … Continue reading

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Exercise and Tea Consumption Might Prevent Depression among Breast Cancer Survivors

A study, published in the latest February issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggested regular exercise and tea consumption might prevent depression in breast cancer patients. The study was conducted between 2002 and 2006 in 1,399 women who had … Continue reading

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