Berries just scream summertime! Whether picking them for a pie or cobbler, growing them in your garden, or purchasing from a local market or fruit stand, these plump, juicy fruits are so delicious and good for us. Are You Kidding? Scientifically speaking, a berry is defined as “a fleshy fruit ...
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Last week, we looked at telomeres and their connection with health and aging. When telomeres are shortened or damaged, cells can age and die more quickly. What, if anything, can we do about it? Contrary to popular belief, genetics are not written in stone. They can be influenced by several ...
Read More »7 Major Health Benefits of Curcumin
Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, boasts numerous health benefits and medicinal properties. Curcumin is one of the curcuminoids (chemical compounds) and the active ingredient in turmeric. For several thousand years, turmeric was used as a dye and was later used for its medicinal properties. The studies performed on ...
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