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During recent decades, scientists have studied a lot about the effects of antioxidants with very mixed results. Antioxidants are chemicals that lessen or prevent the effects of free radicals. They donate an electron to free radicals, thereby reducing their reactivity. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that can combine with toxic oxidants. This combination can reduce lose their harmful properties, and prevent or stop the process of cell damage, tissue caused by oxidants. Therefore, antioxidants are considered substances that have protective and health-promoting effects. An assortment of spices and herbs — Photo courtesy of iStock / AndreyGorulko Antioxidants have been known since the 1990s when scientists found the ability of free radicals to cause cancer, atherosclerosis and many other chronic diseases. During recent decades, scientists have studied a lot about the effects of antioxidants on the body. Under normal conditions, our body also produces it...

As a province in the Northeastern region of Vietnam, Bac Kan is known as a land that possesses endless natural landscapes from caves, and freshwater lakes to ancient forests, etc. With tourists who enjoy discovering nature and wilderness, Bac Kan will be a great choice to spend your time exploring the place and visiting Sam Chiem – the gorgeous and charming meadow that will capture your heart. Photo: DMD Viet Even though this destination is not well-known by a lot of travelers, Sam Chiem meadow has been a familiar name for young people and photographers who are looking for a tranquil place to get lost in. Photo: VTC Sam Chiem meadow is located in Hiep Luc Commune, Ngan Son District, Bac Kan, about 30 km from the city’s center. The road to Sam Chiem crosses many steep slopes with mountainous terrain, following a small trail among green grass fields. The road can be winding and causes difficulty to drive through, so it requires the most experienced travelers to ...

Cao Lanh celebrated its membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) with a ceremony on November 19. Photo: Bao Dong Thap (Dong Thap) Online Cao Lanh, along with 76 cities from 43 other countries, was officially listed in the GNLC on September 2 this year, VietnamPlus said. Miki Nozawa from the UNESCO Office in Hanoi highlighted that Cao Lanh has strong commitments to life-long learning and has put in place strategies and plans to promote life-long learning in local communities. The city is also ready to share its experience and initiatives in the field, particularly in promoting reading habit among people, which is why the city is enlisted in the GNLC, she said. Chairman of Dong Thap People’s Committee Pham Thien Nghia praised the efforts of the Party organization, administration and people of Cao Lanh in building a learning city. He urged the municipal authorities to continue facilitate life-long learning of all people and mobilise resources for...