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Nutritionist explains benefits of Mediterranean diet
A Mediterranean diet rich in fish, fruit, vegetables and olive oil has been linked to good health and lowered cholesterol, according to Dr … read more.
Organic food 'is not always healthier'
There is a common misconception that organic food is always healthier, a food expert has claimed.
According to nutritionist Abigail Tyler, who founded the Vitality Clinic-read more.
Nutritionist warns of salt-rich foods
People are misguided about how many foods already contain salt and are perhaps adding more to their diet than is needed, Abigail Tyler, … read more.
Alzheimer's Research UK recommends healthy diet
Eating a healthy diet and having an exercise regime are both effective ways to cut the risk of developing dementia, according to Alison … read more.
Manufacturer to launch sweets to speed up metabolism
Japanese food manufacturer, Ajinomoto, is in talks with the Foods Standards Agency to add an ingredient to sweet treats which can speed up metabolism.
Dihydrocapsiate (DHC) is found naturally in chilli peppers and it has the effect of
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Weight may affect bone density in teenagers
Researchers at Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) have found that overweight teenagers who already have the precursor to diabetes and issues with their cholesterol are more likely to suffer from weak bones.
The study, which was
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Consultant advises employers to protect employees' health
Employers should be forward-thinking when it comes to their staff and that means taking an interest in their health and wellbeing, according to Carole Spiers, chief executive of the Carole Spiers Group.
Ms Spiers suggested that not
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Research shows cooking tomatoes boost antioxidant levels
Eating cooked tomatoes enhances their beneficial qualities and could help protect against cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease, according to researchers at the National Centre of Food and Safety in Illinois.
The researchers found
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University of Bristol: 'Does exercise help Type 1 diabetes patients?'
Researchers at the University of Bristol are hoping to discover whether being physically fit and taking regular exercise can have a positive impact on people suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
The National Institute for Health Research is
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Obesity discrimination results in stress-related health issues
Obese people suffer stress as a result of the stigma attached to being severely overweight, which in turn leads to health problems, according to research from Purdue University.
The research, which was published in Social Psychology
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Researchers reveal exercise cuts bowel cancer risk by 30%
Keeping physically fit and active greatly reduces the chances of developing polyps in the bowel which can lead to cancer, according to analysis published in the British Journal of Cancer.
The conclusions were drawn by scientists at
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National Obesity Forum warns against sweets as treats
Parents who reward their children with sweet treats are creating unhealthy associations with food and may be affecting their ability to understand healthy … read more.