Handful of almonds a day ‘can boost good cholesterol and lower heart disease risk’

A study suggests that downing a handful every day may help boost levels of HDL cholesterol while improving the way it removes cholesterol from the body.  Researchers compared the levels and function of HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) in people who ate almonds every day, to the levels and function of the same group of people […]

Colon cancer cure? Scientists say eating ALMONDS could be as good as chemotherapy

Currently the main treatments for colon or bowel cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological treatments. Their effectiveness depends on how far the cancer has spread by the time it is diagnosed, according to the NHS. However, research may have uncovered another – as effective – option. The study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in […]