Health

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Quercetin

Quercetin, a natural antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, offers numerous health benefits Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols and is widely distributed in nature. It has a bitter flavour and is found in many vegetables, fruit, seeds, leaves and grains. Its name derives from quercetum (oak forest) after the […]

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Tamarind

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, tamarind supports heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Tamarind is a tropical evergreen leguminous tree, a member of the Fabacaea family, native to Africa and India, and today is widely distributed in the tropics. It is long living, grows in a variety of soil conditions and is […]

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Life Lines

Therapeutic benefits of going outside in nature A new study finds that spending 10 minutes in nature can benefit adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the social, mental and physical health effects of nature exposure. Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves cognitive function and boosts mood. The analysis […]

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The Pulse

Poor sleep links to brain ageing A recent study links poor sleep quality in early middle age with signs of accelerated brain ageing by late middle age. Conducted with 589 participants, the research involved sleep assessments at age 40 and five years later, along with brain scans 15 years after the study began. Researchers evaluated […]