Bioactive plant compounds in berries may help to reduce high blood pressure

Studies have previously found that flavonoids (bioactive plant compounds), found in various vegetables and fruits, can have beneficial effects on blood pressure when given to individuals in an ‘intervention’ study setting.  A new study (1) carried out at the University of East Anglia UK and Harvard University USA and published in the American Journal [...]

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Study finds that blueberry juice may improve memory in older adults

Previously I have investigated how healthy lifestyle and diet can impact brain function and have also looked at the importance of vegetables and fruits for a well working brain.  A very recently published preliminary small study (1) has found that blueberries may be particularly useful to memory.

The authors of the study wrote in their [...]

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