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Baobab – the newest secret to weight loss?

Adding just 15g of baobab powder to a morning smoothie could help you stay fuller for longer, helping you to manage your appetite and weight more easily.

7 August, 2017

Add green peas to heal gut inflammation

Eating green peas – rich in fibre and antioxidants – could block several damaging effects of a high-fat diet including the development of inflammatory bowel disease.

4 August, 2017

Tomatoes help protect against skin cancer

A diet rich in tomatoes could reduce your chances of getting non-melanoma skin cancer by up to half, according to new research.

2 August, 2017

Acupuncture – effective relief for painful periods

Traditional acupuncture can produce long-term reductions in the intensity, duration and symptoms of period pain, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

2 August, 2017

Chemicals in hair dyes, straighteners raise breast cancer risk

More evidence of a link between use of certain hair products, such as dyes and relaxers, and a raised risk of breast cancer in women has been uncovered by US researchers.

31 July, 2017

Lutein – it’s not just for your eyes

New evidence shows that lutein – a nutrient most commonly associated with eye health – has anti-inflammatory effects in the heart that can help protect against heart attack and angina.

28 July, 2017

Fermented red clover eases menopausal symptoms

Researchers say that fermenting the herbal remedy first increases its bioavailability and its effectiveness at relieving hot flushes. It may also have a role to play in preserving bones.

24 July, 2017

Get kids outdoors to prevent nearsightedness

Daily exposure to outdoor light is beneficial for children in multiple ways; now new research shows it can help promote healthy eye development and reduce the risk of myopia.

24 July, 2017

What’s behind the house dust link to obesity?

A pioneering study from the US has shown that hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly found in house dust can trigger fat cells to accumulate more fat.

17 July, 2017

New cure for insomnia – feeling useful

The deep connection between mind and body is highlighted in a study showing that a greater sense of purpose in life can cut sleeplessness due to sleep apnea and restless legs by more than half.

17 July, 2017