Strawberry Protects the Stomach
A group of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers believe that strawberries may reduce to a minimum the damage to gastric mucosa caused by alcohol.
Dr. Sara Tulipani of the University of Barcelona is sure that the positive effect of strawberries is associated with their antioxidant nature: strawberries activate antioxidant defense and body enzymes.
The research has shown that a diet rich in strawberries may have a positive effect when it comes to preventing gastric diseases related to the generation of free radicals and other active forms of oxygen.
In addition, they say that strawberries may also slow down the formation of gastric ulcers.
Commission Proposes €80 Billion Investment in Research and Innovation
The European Commission has presented a package of measures to boost research, innovation and competitiveness in Europe. Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has announced Horizon 2020, an €80 billion programme for investment in research and innovation. Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has put forward a Strategic Innovation Agenda for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), which will receive €2.8 billion of funding under Horizon 2020. In parallel, Vice-President Antonio Tajani has announced a complementary new programme to boost competitiveness and innovation in SMEs, with an additional budget of €2.5 billion. The funding programmes run from 2014 to 2020.
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What you should know about choosing a baby blanket
As a parent of a new born, one of the most vital purchases are the first few baby blankets. Are you aware that there is a lot more to a baby blanket than picking one that is warm?
Security and warmth
Whether you opt for a Cocalo baby nursery blanket vis-a-vis others, the security of a child is most precious to the parents. A warm blanket will keep the baby calm and cozy. Be sure to check on the right size and dimensions.
Picking the ideal baby blanket makes both the baby and mother at ease.
Critical care: Spending 10 weeks with patients facing death
Rheo Eybel was singing Brown Eyed Girl, gazing at his own brown-eyed partner on the dance floor. He was trying to ignore the karaoke singer on stage belting out the Van Morrison song – he’d gulped down enough liquid courage to get up and dance, but there wasn’t enough beer in the world to get him in front of a microphone.
Later that night in July, Mr. Eybel and his girlfriend, Harriet MacLean, walked back to the income property they were renovating that summer in Guelph, Ont., a half-hour north of their home in Fergus.
Mr. Eybel’s neck had started to ache. Whether he had hurt himself working on the house or at his job making truck parts, he couldn’t be sure. But a wee
Tuesday Yoga Giveaway: Naturopathica
Question: In what ways do you make use of natural ingredients?
When a product is clearly the result of someone’s passion, it usually comes across in quality. Such is the case with Naturopathica. The holistic health-inspired skin care line was founded by Barbara Close, clinical aesthetician, herbalist, aromatherapist, massage therapist and author, whose work has led her across the globe for the past 20 years in the search for simple, natural solutions to bring back home.
Naturopathica is crafted from certified natural and organic ingredients with Naturoceuticals, state-of-the-art skin care technology, and without harmful synthetics. T