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Berries May Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease

BerriesMen and women who routinely eat berries may lower their risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Men may lower their risk further by eating other flavonoid-packed foods like oranges and apples.

In addition to berries, flavonoids, also known as vitamin P and citrin, can be found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits, as well as in chocolate.

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Preschoolers know what they like; salt, fat & sugar. And they know which brands deliver...

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fast-foodPreschool kids aged 3 to 5 love salt, sugar and fat, and can even link their taste preferences to specific brand name fast-food and soda products, according to a new study. The study, published online ahead of regular print publication of the journal Appetite, also notes that children more often than not learn these preferences at home – and they learn them young.

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Is Milk Hurting or Helping Your Bones? The Real Facts on Today's Milk

MilkMilk has long been a staple in the Western diet. We grow up being told to 'drink your milk if you want strong bones and teeth.' But is this age old adage really living up to what it's hyped up to be?

Is milk the nutritional beverage we think it is? What's the difference between today's milk and the milk of yesterday? And most importantly is drinking milk the best way to fight off weak, brittle bones, otherwise known as osteoporosis.

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New Warning About Olive Oil

Olive_OilDr. Rudi Moerck is a drug industry insider and an expert on fats and oils.

In the below interview, Dr. Moerck discusses the ins-and-outs of cooking oils; the good, the bad and the ones to avoid like the plague.

A common question that many people have is whether or not food should be eaten uncooked. I personally believe that consuming a majority of your food uncooked is a cornerstone of optimal health.

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