Vitamin E News

Vitamin E has had a checkered career. Once a darling of natural health enthusiasts, vitamin E fell out of favor when some studies found that it was ineffective for heart health , and worse, that it might actually increase the risk of death from all causes.

Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean. It is by far the most widely used oil or fat according to the report that world soy oil production is almost three times that of second-place sunflower oil or third-place butter.

Gwyneth Paltrow was outed for drinking a Guinness while pregnant, but a brand-new study claims she may not have done anything risky.

If the proverbial apple-a-day seems too antiquated, then perhaps a change is in order - a handful of fresh, organic blueberries rich in antioxidant goodness, perhaps? Or maybe some nice pecans? How you get them into your diet is your business, but researchers at Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute now say a diet rich in antioxidants may ... (more)

Statistics show 21 per cent more men than women aged 16 to 24 are regularly active.

In today's complex, connected world, headaches are more and more common all the time.

Thrombocytes or platelets are colourless blood cells that assist in blood clotting by forming plugs in blood vessel holes.

With so many choices on campus, it may get confusing for a student trying to eat healthy.

If you take too much zinc for too long, it can cause a copper deficiency in your body, possibly resulting in anemia, neutropenia, impaired immune function, serum lipid abnormalities, and many types of neurological dysfunctions such as myelopathy because large doses of single nutrients cause imbalances with other nutrients.

Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene does little to ward off macular degeneration among older adults, new research suggests.

A change in seasons is the perfect time to examine a skin care routine and change things up.

By Sandra Gentleman - Alberni Valley News Published: May 08, 2013 4:00 PM Updated: May 08, 2013 4:23 PM The garden brings colour to our world and these colours from veggies and fruits offer healthful benefits to our body when eaten.

Do you enjoy eating avocados, but are still leery of the health benefits? Here is some history as well as convincing evidence that avocados are excellent for your health.

Beware of "magic" pills that contain dimethylamylamine, or DMAA. They claim to increase fat-burning and muscle-building, and to enhance your performance.

No matter what current beauty trends report about the top skin concerns for today, one thing will remain a constant: to maintain healthy, youthful looking skin.

Eating antioxidant-rich watercress can reduce the risk of DNA damage caused by strenuous exercise Eating antioxidant-rich watercress can reduce the risk of DNA damage caused by strenuous exercise such as high intensity treadmill workouts or heavy weight lifting sessions according to a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of ... (more)

Do you want to have a longer life? If so, then did you know that you can do this by changing your diet? Now we want to look at the kind of anti-aging diet that can help us live longer.

Brain-Protecting Foods courtesy of Dr. Neal Barnard Sweet Potato Burritos Power Food: Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that strengthens your memory and your immune system.

If you workout, run, or do any kind of training you ought to know about this cheap antioxidant that delivers all sorts of benefits to fitness geeks and geeketes.

Health experts have recommended adding food such as avocados, almonds, strawberries and figs to daily diet to help enhance sexual function and experience Health experts have recommended adding food such as avocados, almonds, strawberries and figs to daily diet to help enhance sexual function and experience Health experts have recommended adding ... (more)