People who drink a lot of green tea live longer, according to a new study from Japan. Researchers found that high levels of green tea consumption significantly cuts the risk of dying from a variety of illnesses, especially cardiovascular disease. The powerful polyphenol antioxidants found in green tea may be responsible for its ability to […]
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Study: Drinking green tea protects against disease, extends life
Published September 13th, 2006 in Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Virgin olive oil best for heart health
Published September 6th, 2006 in Healthy Foods, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsWhen it comes to lowering your risk of heart disease, virgin olive oil may be your best choice according to a new study from Europe. Researchers found that this type of unrefined olive oil had stronger heart-health effects than other types of vegetable fats, including normal “non-virgin” olive oils.
They say that this protective ability probably […]