Bring on the berriesProduceRetailerBerries already contribute 7.6% to fruit sales, according to Nielsen Perishables Group, Chicago, making the category the largest sales generator for the department. And consumption continues to increase as consumers f…

Southeast MissourianHealth Beat: Healthy berriesSoutheast MissourianIn general, berries should be dry, firm, well-shaped and eaten within a week after purchase. If you can't eat them that soon, remember that berries freeze well. It's best to bu…

Dallas Morning News (subscription)Health Alerts: Shingles vaccine very safe, berries help the elderly and new …Dallas Morning News (subscription)A study of people who received the shingles vaccine has found that it is safe and well-tolerated, with an…

Got the Blues? Farmers Market Does – Blueberries!Patch.comThe dark berries are in abundance, with both Rey River Farms and Valdivia Farms selling the heart-healthy fruit, but their time is short. “Hit them now,” said market manager Mary Hillebrec…

FunEducationBerries may keep the brain strong in old ageFunEducationWomen who are 65 years of age or older may want to make sure berries make up a large part of their daily diet as well, as new research shows that eating blueberries and strawberries ma…

5 Reasons Why You Should Remember to Eat More BerriesFitSugar.comBerry season is right around the corner, and if a big bowl of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries didn't excite you before, maybe this news will: eating at least two servings …

First Coast NewsBerries preserve memory: StudyHimalayan TimesRegular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests. The study found that women with the highest i…

Weekly challenge: eat more berriesBoston.comBy Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff With their rich, deep colors, berries of all varieties — strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries — are known as the nutritional powerhouses of the fruit family. The…

Healthy titbitsMoneyweb.co.zaThe latest finding from this study, reported last week in the Annals of Neurology, looked specifically at the role of berries in memory loss. Berries, in addition to being my favourite fruit, are packed with flavonoids, whi…