Can Eating Grapes Alter Gut Health Forever? New research, led by the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has found that when healthy adults had three servings of grapes a day for two weeks, they increased some types of gut bacteria while decreasing others. Levels of some intestinal bacteria, such as Holdemania spp, decreased, while those of others, such as Streptococcus thermophilus, increased. Now Streptococcus Thermophilus is a probiotic, it can help break down food, absorb nutrients, and fight disease-causing organisms. This is commonly used to…
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How to choose sunglasses that protect your eyes and eyesight
Sunglasses are often thought of primarily as a fashion accessory or a way to hide tired eyes. But they can actually play an important role in protecting your eyes and the skin around them from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun. We spoke with Andrew Iwach, MD, clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and executive director of the Glaucoma Center in San Francisco, about the health benefits of wearing sunglasses and how to choose the right pair for you. Why sunglasses are important…
Read MoreThe shingles vaccine may protect against dementia
People who get vaccinated against shingles at age 70 may reduce their risk of dementia over the next seven years, suggests one analysis. However, an expert told Live Science that the study is missing a key analysis, the omission of which casts doubt on the strength of the findings. Mounting evidence suggests that viral infections may increase the risk of later dementia, a condition that impairs the ability to remember, think and make decisions and they affect about 5.8 million people in the United States Specifically, research has shingles-related infectionscaused…
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