An extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in laboratory, shows a recent study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
So far the tests were performed only in laboratories and it’s unknown if the papaya extract has the same effect in humans. However the extract appears not to harm normal cells, which could have led to side effects, and it might open the way for new treatments.
“Based on what I have seen and heard in a clinical setting, nobody who takes this extract experiences demonstrable toxicity; it …

Antioxidants are the best that foods can offer, helping you stay young and reducing the risk of cancer and heart diseases. A huge source of antioxidants is found in wine and blueberries, but there are other food sources, some of them quite unexpected.
Canola oil is rich in the antioxidant alphacopherol, which prevents the formation of free radicals that can lead to cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions. One tablespoon of canola oil contains 16% of the daily value of alphacopherol.
Eggs contain lutein, a powerful antioxidant which protects the eyes …

Although there isn’t a “forever young” formula, you can fight old age with a healthy diet. By giving your body the required vitamins and minerals you will stay healthy and young longer.  Here are seven foods that will help you say no to aging:
Bilberries – reduce inflammation and fight oxidation problems which are related to memory problems.
Chocolate – reduces the risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, kidney diseases and dementia.
Fish – rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which helps prevent cholesterol problems and protects against abnormal heart rhythm.
Olive oil – …

In a recent study, researchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore concluded that healthy people who donate a kidney are not risking premature death afterwards.
The study tracked around 80000 American who donated one of their kidneys, over a 12 year period, and compared their fate with a matched group of 9000 non-donors.  According to the researchers: “Surgical mortality did not change during the 15-year period (between 1994 and 2009), despite differences in surgical practice and donor selection”.
The death rate among kidney donors matched or was lower …

Mackerel is a slim fish, with a delightful taste, which provides important health benefits for the whole family. Specialists believe a mackerel diet is 1500 time more effective in preventing heart attacks than drug treatment.
Mackerel is recommended for diabetics because of its mineral and caloric content which thins the blood, helping the blood flow.  100g of mackerel contains 230 calories, 20g cholesterol, 3000mg omega-3 fatty acids and 250mg omega-6 fatty acids, essential for heart’s health.
Mackerel also contains vitamin A, C, D, E, K, B6 and B12. It’s rich in …