An apple a day keeps dullness away

Eating apples and drinking apple juice could keep you mentally sharp despite ageing, researchers say. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell found that there is something in apples and apple juice that protects brain cells in normal aging.

The study, which was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says apples have naturally high level of antioxidants that are responsible for these positive effects.

Researcher Thomas B. Shea evaluated adult and aged mice using a standard diet, a nutrient-deficient diet, and a nutrient-deficient diet supplemented with apple juice concentrate in drinking water.

Shampoos cause allergic reactions

Expensive shampoos used and sold at hair salons can cause allergic reactions and are also linked to cancer, a magazine has reported.

A test of 26 shampoos sold at salons  showed that seven contained halogen organic compounds, which can cause skin allergies, the January edition of the German magazine Oeko-Test reported.

Perfumes found in six of the shampoos could cause allergic reactions, it said. Diethylphthalate, which can affect the natural protection mechanisms of the skin, was detected in some of the products.