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In addition to heart disease, scientists are now investigating the role that fish consumption may have in protecting us against some cancers as well as many chronic diseases including Alzheimer's disease, asthma, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Garlic appears to be especially effective in protecting against cancers as a result of nitrosamines, potentially high carcinogenic chemical compounds.

Acute stress, assuming that it is not great enough to cause a heart attack or physical trauma, may actually protect against cancer as it stimulates our immune system.

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One serving of matcha tea has the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea, as well as 137 times more antioxidants, which protect against heart disease and cancer, lower cholesterol, and prevent stoke.

Studies have shown that their wide array of antioxidants actually inhibit the growth of cancer cells, as well as protecting the body from cardiovascular disease — orange vegetables have been shown to provide the most protection against this disease.

Packed with phytochemicals such as anthocyanin, Wild Blueberries are being studied for their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help protect against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's.

about 50 % higher levels of healthy omega 3 fats (which are good for heart and brain health as well as protecting against cancer)

Medical research has shown that palm oil can improve blood circulation, reduce high blood pressure, protect against heart disease, block cancer, improve blood sugar control, calm inflammation, support healthy lung and liver function, strengthen bones and teeth, improve eye health, boost immune function, and protect against mental deterioration, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Bok choy contains powerful antioxidants like vitamins A and C and phytonutrients such as thiocyanates, lutein, zeaxanthin, isothiocyanates, and sulforaphane, which stimulate detoxifying enzymes and may protect against breast, colon, and prostate cancers.

Citrus juices may protect against common chronic diseases such as cancer, degenerative eye disease, and cognitive conditions [2].

As well as containing vitamins and minerals its abundant with polyphenol antioxidants which help protect against cancer, one polyphenol in particular can slow or halt the growth of cancer cellAs well as containing vitamins and minerals its abundant with polyphenol antioxidants which help protect against cancer, one polyphenol in particular can slow or halt the growth of cancer cellas containing vitamins and minerals its abundant with polyphenol antioxidants which help protect against cancer, one polyphenol in particular can slow or halt the growth of cancer cells!

It's filled with antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids which help protect against various cancers.

Studies show breastfeeding lowers the risk of obesity, cancer, and chronic diseases — many of which disproportionately impact African American women — in mothers, as well as helps protect children against a host of ailments, including respiratory infections, asthma and childhood leukemia.

• Breastmilk contains special antibodies which help protect your baby against infections • Breastmilk is your baby's natural food, it's easily digested and enough on its own for the first 6 months • Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema and diabetes or high blood pressure and obesity later on • Breastfeeding helps you and your baby to get to know each other • Breastfeeding means you'll return to your pre-pregnancy weight quicker • Breastfeeding helps give you stronger bones in later life and helps protect against breast and ovarian cancer • Breastfed babies are not as windy as bottle - fed babies • Nappies are not as smelly!

Breastfeeding has many benefits that include protecting the baby against inflammatory diseases of the gut, lungs or ears, and longer term health problems such as diabetes and obesity, improved cognitive outcomes, and protecting the mother against breast cancer.

Public Health Thank You Day 2013 honors all those health heroes who keep our drinking water safe and air clean, administer vaccines, track and investigate infections, educate residents with chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, provide cancer screening services, administer pest control programs and protect us against imminent threats to our health such as influenza, foodborne illnesses and natural disasters.

But although animal studies have suggested that tea can protect against diseases such as skin and stomach cancer, the antioxidants in tea had not been directly compared to those found in other foods.

The vaccination protects against infection from the two types of Human Papilloma Virus that cause seven in 10 cases of cervical cancer, as well as two other types of the virus linked with genital warts.

Other studies have suggested that high LDL - C may protect against some often fatal diseases, such as cancer and infectious diseases, and that having low LDL - C may increase one's susceptibility to these diseases.

9vHPV, known as Gardasil 9, became available in 2015 to protect females and males ages 9 through 26 years against HPV - associated cancers and genital warts.

Initially used to protect against side - effects such as fractures, there is also some evidence that taking the drug extends the lives of women with breast cancer.

Low doses also protect against the harmful effects of higher, toxic doses of lithium and other substances such as the pesticide paraquat,» said co-author Dr Ivana Bjedov from the UCL Cancer Institute.

This makes the development of an effective vaccine to protect against infection, as well as antiviral therapy to combat already - existing infections, particularly challenging,» says Dr. Grant Hansman, a virologist who leads the CHS Research Group on Noroviruses at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) and Heidelberg University.

A new study from the University of Illinois reports that including broccoli in the diet may also protect against liver cancer, as well as aid in countering the development of fatty liver or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) which can cause malfunction of the liver and lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a liver cancer with a high mortality rate.

Then last summer, researchers reported that Prempro, a popular combination pill, not only didn't protect against heart disease but actually increased that risk, as well as making breast cancer and stroke more likely (ScienceNOW, 9 July 2002).

Anti-aging proteins have long been shown to protect against age - related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease.

(A leading theory: flavonoids in tea and carotenoids in leafy greens, which act as antioxidants, may protect against cancer by rooting out free radicals.)

And a growing body of evidence shows that vitamin D may also protect against diseases such as multiple sclerosis, hypertension, depression, and colon, breast and prostate cancers.

Havran, MacLeod and their colleagues also hope to learn further details of the molecular cross-talk between DETCs and keratinocytes, as well as the role of DETCs in protecting against other environmental threats, such as the ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn and skin cancers.

We can protect ourselves against aging - related cognitive decline, prolong the vivacity of our immune systems, strengthen our bones, and empower our mitochondria, as well as reduce our risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and certain cancers.

Researchers at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at UT Southwestern have discovered that cells in the liver with whole genome duplications, known as polyploid cells, can protect the liver against cancer.

A research team as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have identified a protein that protects against stomach cancers by preventing inflammation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all girls and boys receive the three - dose series of the HPV vaccine between ages 11 and 12 to protect against HPV - linked cancers, which include those of the cervix and other cancers of the anus and genitals, as well as some head and neck cancers.

My research focuses on the evolution, physiology and biochemistry of alpha crystallins, a group of small heat shock proteins that protect cells against stress and are implicated in numerous diseases such as lens cataracts, Parkinsons, Alzheimers and cancer.

One of the best fruits as they are filling, high in potassium (good for kidney function) and regular consumption may protect against kidney diseases like kidney cancer.

This antioxidant wonder - spice is hailed as an anti-inflammatory and praised for its ability to protect against Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and heart disease.

Introducing the Gardasil vaccine Gardasil, the HPV vaccine introduced in 2006, protects against the two strains of the virus that are most likely to cause cancer, as well as the two strains of the virus that are the culprits in most cases of genital warts.

Known to help protect against cancer cell formation, leeks also act as a mild and safe diuretic and laxative to keep our urinary and intestinal tracts running smoothly despite the excesses to which it is subjected during this time of year.

As part of a healthy diet, seaweed can help protect against oxidative stresses and prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and digestive problemAs part of a healthy diet, seaweed can help protect against oxidative stresses and prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and digestive problemas cancer and digestive problems.

The antioxidants in these berries may also protect against cancer and reduce the effects of age - related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

In fact, evidence is clear that they are, in fact, helpful and important, particularly as a defense against kidney stones (by absorbing excess calcium), lowering cholesterol, (2) as an antioxidant, (3) and even protecting against cancer.

The substances found in fruit which help protect against diseases such as bowel cancer — such as fibre, vitamin C and other antioxidants — are lost during processing.

Antioxidants protect against all types of cancer and all of the chronic degenerative diseases that plague Western cultures, such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.

Known as carnosic and rosmarinic acids, these antioxidants may protect us against free radicals and fight cancer.

According to Dr. Price, neither protein, minerals nor water - soluble vitamins can be utilized by the body without vitamin A from animal sources.6 Vitamin A also acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body against pollutants and free radicals, hence against cancer.

In a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition, Ohio State University researchers reported that avocados can increase — by as much as 15 times — absorption of nutrients that protect against heart disease, cancer and blindness

In addition to decreasing growth and killing cancer cells, it's also thought that garlic may help protect against cancer by assisting in cell detoxification and working as an antioxidant.

Could it be that CLA in America's pasture - fed cows at the turn of the century not only protected against cancer, but overweight as well, and allowed mothers to nurse successfully because they had plenty of milk?

Soy Isoflavines - there are many health benefits of consuming soy products, such as protection against various cancers, ease menopause symptoms in women, protect against prostate problems in men, improve bone health, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

It now appears that besides failing to protect women against breast cancer, progestins may fail to protect them against other forms of cancer as well.