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author A/Professor Vicki Kotsirilos
date icon Aug 29, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Periodontal infections – green tea

Drinking green tea can help prevent periodontal infections. Periodontal infection is caused by bacteria and infections of the gums and...
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Dementia – lithium

Lithium is a natural mineral but is toxic to the body when consumed in high doses. This study found very...
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Dementia – poor cognition – alcohol

Studies have identified high alcohol consumption to be a significant risk of poor cognitive performance, mental function, memory and brain...
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Cardiovascular disease – coffee benefits after heart attack

Drinking 2-4 cups daily of either decaffeinated or caffeinated coffee after a heart attack may reduce the risk of cardiovascular...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome – FODMAP diet

A number of studies have found IBS may be due to carbohydrate maldigestion and intolerance. It can cause abdominal cramps...
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Stress – pollution increases stress

This study found high particulate matter from pollution may activate the nervous-hormone system in the body [hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal glands] to produce...
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Infertility – chemicals can be harmful

Parabins is found in a number of cosmetic products. This study found men with high urine levels of parabens had...
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Macular Degeneration – vitamin supplements help

Supplements that combine antioxidants with zinc, copper, vitamins C and E, lutein and zeaxanthin are more effective than no supplements...
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date icon Aug 21, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Cancer – stomach – nuts can help

Eating more nuts and peanut butter can help protect against the development of gastric cancer. Maryam Hashemian, Gwen Murphy, Arash...
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