Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

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In neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, proteins accumulate in the body's cells, fold incorrectly and clump together to form larger aggregates. Normally, cells are able to ...

Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels—a significant development that could lead ...

Economic uncertainty, job losses, and salary cuts are pushing more families into the lower end of the hourglass as they trim expenditure. As this happens, many consumers are trading down in a bid to ...

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It goes without saying that proper digestion is pretty important. After all, we’ve all experienced the difficulties a bout of poor digestion can bring—fatigue, bloating, moodiness, and even depression ...

You’ve probably been scrubbing your face with abrasive particles, chemical acids, or expensive exfoliating tools, but one of the most effective and gentle exfoliators might be hiding in your local ...