Health Tips

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A handy guide to winter supplements

Natural supplements and herbal remedies can help boost your immunity during the winter – here’s a handy list of the best

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Hugs – the best medicine?

Supportive touch, such as hugs and holding hands, releases hormones that can help lower blood pressure and ward off colds

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Land or sea: what’s the best type of omega-3?

New research suggests that plant sources of omega-3s are just as heart healthy as fish sources, so choose according to your preference

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7 ways to feel fuller for longer – without overeating

Cooking with foods and ingredients that have been scientifically proven to leave you feeling fuller could help with cravings and weight control; try these suggestions

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A fruity way to boost creativity

Food rich in the amino acid tyrosine and food supplements that include tyrosine are a healthy and inexpensive way to increase our ability to think deeply, say researchers

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Vitamin E – why you may need more

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and immune booster – are you and your family getting enough?

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Non-dairy sources of calcium

You can get dietary calcium from sources other than dairy foods, here’s a list of some of the best foods to try.

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Folic acid – fortification, supplements or foods?

Folic acid doesn’t just prevent neural tube defects – it has a role to play in cancer, heart disease and dementias as well – so how do we get enough?

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Zinc – the metal of life

Zinc is a vital trace element, involved in numerous physiological processes; it is also a drug in the prevention of many diseases

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Try pumpkin seed oil supplements to boost hair growth

Daily supplements of pumpkin seed oil could offer hope to those suffering from male pattern baldness – and no nasty side effects!