by Becky | Mar 6, 2024 | 2024, Aging, Fruits and Vegetables, Recent Articles
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional research analysis of 7684 NHANES participants shows that consumers of total berries (p=0.0026), strawberries (p=0.013), and blueberries (p=0.008), respectively, had significantly lower mean AL composite scores, compared to subjects who did not consume berries. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 17, 2024 | 2023, Fruits and Vegetables, Sleep
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that adults who consume berries have a lower risk of inadequate sleep duration. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 30, 2018 | 2017, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A five-week daily diet intervention rich in polyphenols and carotenoids significantly improved cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function in participating healthy subjects. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 13, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 1898 women, higher intakes of anthocyanins were associated with lower arterial stiffness. 1-2 portions of berries daily could reduce high blood pressure risk. (more…)
by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 25, 2008 | 2006, Cancer, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Berries contain high concentrations of various components that increased the death of cancer cells three-fold in a cell study. (more…)