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August 8th, 2017 at 9:00 AM

Research has revealed that drinking alcohol regularly could enable people to live longer, while reducing the risk of developing dementia. A study, led by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has found that older people who...
August 4th, 2017 at 11:42 AM

Research suggests that eating a high-protein diet could help to ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Experts believe they have found evidence that the combination of one form of gut bacterium and a protein-rich diet contributes to a...
August 3rd, 2017 at 10:20 AM

New research suggests that adding almonds to your diet can reduce the risk of heart attacks and coronary heart disease. New research, published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, suggests that adding almonds into your died can reduce the...
August 1st, 2017 at 10:21 AM

New research suggests that following the Mediterranean diet only works for those earning at least £35,000 a year. Despite experts recommending the diet, which is rich in fish, oils, fruits and vegetables, researchers now believe that the...
July 31st, 2017 at 10:17 AM

A new study suggests that drinking green tea can help fight memory loss and improve learning. Green tea has long been used as part of traditional Chinese medicine, treating ailments from headaches. The drink is high in B vitamins, antioxidants,...
July 28th, 2017 at 11:34 AM

Men who consume a lot of added sugar have an increased risk of anxiety and depression, according to a new study – but the same link does not exist in women. A team of researchers from University College London (UCL) investigated common mental...
July 26th, 2017 at 11:29 AM

Boston in Lincolnshire has been revealed as having the highest obesity rate in the UK, with 34 per cent of residents being overweight. Figures from the fitness app we:bo and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the fattest towns and...
July 25th, 2017 at 10:42 AM

New research shows that there has been an increase in the number of men and boys suffering from eating disorders in the UK. There has also been a rise in the number of under-18s battling eating disorders. An investigation carried out by BBC...
July 20th, 2017 at 11:44 AM

Weight loss can be impacted more by the time of day that you eat than the amount of calories you consume, a new study on mice suggests. A team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre conducted the investigation,...
July 19th, 2017 at 9:57 AM

Researchers have found that the frequency and timing of meals plays a key part in weight regulation. Using data compiled from over 50,000 participants, researchers from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the Czech Republic...
July 18th, 2017 at 10:53 AM

New research suggests that following the Mediterranean diet which consists of high levels of vegetable fats, could lower the risk of developing dementia. The study has shown that following this kind of diet can protect the brain and preserve...
July 17th, 2017 at 1:32 PM

The number of children doing exercise for at least an hour a day drops 40 per cent between the ages of five and 12 years, a new study says. Public Health England (PHE) conducted a survey looking into the physical activity levels of children,...
July 13th, 2017 at 11:39 AM

New research suggests that household dust could contribute to weight gain as US study found that the dust found in homes can carry chemicals that cause cells to accumulate fat. The experiment found that even relatively tiny amounts of dust, when...
July 11th, 2017 at 10:40 AM

A new study suggests that people who drink around three cups of coffee each day may have longer lives than non-coffee drinkers. The analysis saw scientists using data from 500,000 people across Europe to explore how coffee consumption affects...
July 10th, 2017 at 12:39 PM

The smell of food before you eat it may be affecting your ability to lose weight successfully, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California investigated the connection between odour and metabolism in mice, and...
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