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What is epicatechin? What the research says about the cocoa and green tea compound
Epicatechin, a flavanol found in cocoa, green tea and apples, is drawing attention for vascular and brain health research. Here is what studies show and what to check before trying a supplement.
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TechnologyTaking the stairs could cut your risk of dying from heart disease by 39%
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The warning sign is associated with a 20 percent higher risk of cognitive decline
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There are increasing levels of concern about vaping among young people
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All victims contracted an infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes
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Alastair Stewart: I was reminded this week of why you cannot beat a personal touch when living with dementia
Alastair Stewart reflects on the difficulties of navigating technology with dementia, a subsequent positive interaction with a store assistant and the fallout from Donald Trump's row with Volodymyr Zelensky in this week's Living With Dementia
How to live longer: 'Straightforward' principles are the 'most impactful' ways to add years to your life
A doctor shared the lifestyle changes to consider making for a longer life
'I'm a doctor - fatty liver disease symptoms are rare but signs you're affected could show up in the legs'
The disease is notoriously easy to miss due to the absence of symptoms
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'Everyday act' could slash dementia risk by 20% through 'robust' brain protection, scientists say
Spending just a few hours a week on acts of kindness could reduce brain decline
Want to live longer? Social activities could slash your risk of early death by 42% - with 4 types particularly effective
Experts are arguing that social engagement should be viewed as a vital component of health maintenance
How to live longer: Women who eat three types of carbs could boost healthy ageing by 37%
The findings highlight the strong association between midlife food choices and quality of life in later years
Drinking enough water? Falling short on fluids may trigger 'much greater' stress response linked to diabetes
Elevated cortisol levels set the stage for a host of health problems
How simple lifestyle changes could offset menopause-linked dementia risk
Menopause could be playing a bigger role in dementia risk than we previously thought, but we can still mitigate the risk
Parkinson's breakthrough as cholesterol by-product shown to play 'pivotal' role in disease progression
Scientists have identified new elements that may play a crucial role in how Parkinson’s disease spreads through the brain