Honey may help prevent ageing

A recent study at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand has found that honey could be used to fight the effects of ageing, including anxiety and memory decline.

The researchers concluded that honey may improve memory due to its antioxidant properties, which help the free radicals damaging in the body cells.

"Diets sweetened with honey may be beneficial in decreasing anxiety and improving memory during ageing," NewScientist.com quoted the team leader, as saying.

The findings were presented at the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour meeting at Newcastle University.