Question: What can I eat to keep my skin looking younger? Expert answer: This is a terrific question. Many of my friends and patients spend hundreds of dollars every year on facial creams to prevent skin aging, but most don’t pay nearly as much attention to the impact that what […]
Imagine a superfood – not a drug – powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. Did we mention that there are no side effects? You’d surely stock up on a […]
Do you ever wonder if that skinny woman on the subway was just “born that way”? It’s possible—after all, weight is influenced by a lot of factors, including genetics, lifestyle…even how much we fidget. But it’s also possible that she acts like a thin person. There’s new research on skinny […]
Doctors need to start counting “obese years”, say experts. Experts say the health hazards of obesity may have been grossly underestimated because we are not measuring the condition adequately. Risk calculations have focused on severity of weight gain alone and not how long it persists. Latest research suggests every additional […]
Weight loss books, supplements and programs are a multi-million dollar industry. The reality is, losing weight does not need to be overly scientific. All you need to do is listen to your body ( and your doctor, of course!) The following plans allows you to get rid of the excess […]
What is Food Poisoning? It’s estimated there are more than nine million cases of gastroenteritis each year in England. For an increasing number of people, it’s due to food poisoning, something that’s preventable. Gastroenteritis describes symptoms affecting digestion, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Food poisoning is the […]
We often hear warnings about cholesterol. However, your body actually needs some cholesterol to stay healthy. This article explains the different types of cholesterol and what you can do to keep your cholesterol levels healthy. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat. It’s found in all the cells […]
If you shy away from eating vegetables, these tricks will help you get your recommended daily servings and enjoy them, too. Here are some top tips on getting your 5-a-day, even if you don´t like vegetables. But a word of warning…pardon the puns! Vegetables Are “Grate” – “One of my […]
A nutritious lunch will help children and adults maintain energy levels and concentration through the afternoon. Make Your Own Lunch If lunch is dictated by what’s available – whether a sandwich bar, petrol station, corner shop or fast-food outlet – then choosing to make your own meal provides a nutritious […]
Deciding what we mean by ‘older people’ is a little arbitrary. The World Health Organization classifies people aged between 45 and 59 as ‘middle age’, 60 to 74 as ‘elderly’ and over 75 as ‘old’. But the nutritional needs of older adults are difficult to neatly categorise into absolute age […]
