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Compound in Berries and Grapes Reverses Mental Decline in Aging Lab Animals

In a new study of aged laboratory animals, a diet rich in the berry and grape compound pterostilbene produced measurable improvements in brain functions and behaviors negatively affected by aging.
Animals eating a diet rich in pterostilbene performed significantly better than those in a group that did not eat the enriched diet, according to scientists with [...]

Honey Tested in Salad Dressings

Antioxidant-rich honey is a healthy alternative to commercial salad dressings that use chemical additives and refined sweeteners, according to a new University of Illinois study.
“To capitalize on the positive health effects of honey, we experimented with using honey in salad dressings,” said U of I food chemistry professor Nicki Engeseth. “We found that the antioxidants [...]