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Intermittent fasting could help tackle diabetes – here’s the science

Skeptical about the healthy benefits and effectiveness of intermittent fasting? Research suggests it’s not just a health gimmick.

Gluten-free products – not as healthy as we think?

There’s more to a healthy gluten-free lifestyle than avoiding gluten. Studies show that gluten-free products can be less nutritious than conventional ones, often higher in fat, salt and sugar and lower in fibre.

What happens to your body when you’re stressed

These are stressful times and stress can cause physiological and emotional havoc in your body. Many of the ‘coping strategies’ we use only make it worse so learn to manage your stress, before it manages you.

Are nightshade vegetables bad for you?

Some argue that nightshade vegetables cause various health issues, but how strong is the evidence? A nutritionist takes an interesting look at the research for and against.

Antidepressant effects of yoga are hitting the mainstream

It may not be a ‘cure-all’, but yoga has real potential to work effectively alongside other approaches to bring genuine relief to those suffering from depression.

Does sugar make you sad?

New research from the UK found a link between a diet high in sugar and anxiety and depression, but is is sugar or sweetness – or a combination of the two – at the heart of a complex relationship?

Huge drop in men’s sperm levels confirmed by new study – here are the facts

A large, high quality analysis of male fertility in most countries around the world suggests that if the trend of lower sperm counts continues most men will be infertile by 2060.

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More evidence that low-calorie sweeteners are bad for your health

Studies show that artificial sweeteners can raise the risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, including stroke.

Vitamin D guidelines need to be updated – here’s why

The two forms of vitamin D – D3 and D2 – are generally treated as equivalent in nutritional guidelines. But new evidence suggests one is better than the other for raising blood levels of this essential nutrient.

Is your garden bee friendly?

Want to support our precious pollinators? Here’s a few tips for what you can do to show our bees some love.