By Joke Kujenya FOR MANY people, a glass of orange juice is simply part of breakfast. It is familiar, refreshing and easy to drink. But research suggests that the popular fruit drink may offer benefits that go beyond its taste. JKNewsMedia.com writes that a study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research found that drinking [&helli...
By Gunter Kuhnle FRUITS AND vegetables are an important part of our diet. They provide nutrients and fibre, and many contain additional compounds (known as bioactives) that can improve health. But not all foods are created equal – with big differences in the amount of bioactives we get from cabbages, carrots, pulses and peppers. The […]...
By Joke Kujenya ROUTINE BLOOD pressure checks can produce different results depending on how a patient’s arm is positioned, with scientists at Johns Hopkins reporting that small changes may shift readings into higher risk categories. JKNewsMedia.com reports that a crossover trial found that patients who allow their arm to hang unsupported may ...
