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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

Ministers at the conference pose for a group photo. Photo: toquoc.vn Hung led a delegation to join more than 2,500 delegates from 161 countries and territories at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2022 held in Mexico from September 28-30, Vietnam Plus reported. During a thematic session entitled “Culture for sustainable development”, Hung shared Vietnam ’s experience and recommendation on identifying and fully assessing the role and contributions of culture for sustainable development, as well as the building and development of cultural policies in the coming time. Vietnam is fully aware of the role of culture as a driving force for sustainable development and commits to carrying out and achieving the 2030 Agenda, the minister underlined. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung. Photo: toquoc.vn To capitalise on the country’s diverse cultural heritage and young and creative human resour