The cliché of a moment on the lips meaning a lifetime on the hips has been given credence by a new Swedish study that shows that even short periods of binge eating can leave the body more susceptible to weight gain for years to come. Previous studies have linked weight-gain to the ageing process, but […]

Mental health stimulation through word games and puzzles have long been associated with keeping the brain active and young, but if this isn’t your thing, you will be glad to know there is an alternative. New research from the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service found that adding strawberries, blackberries and blueberries to your […]

Up to 275 Australians develop diabetes every day, but new research in the UK suggests cutting diabetes risk can be as easy as munching on some spinach. A new study by the University of Leicester has found that eating green leafy vegetables can significantly cut your risk of type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis of type 2 […]

A research team from England’s University of Warwick says it may be possible to substantially reduce your chances of developing heart disease with a simple blood test to check your vitamin D levels. In one of the largest studies of its kind, the researchers reviewed 28 studies, which examined over 99,000 men and women from […]

It’s long been known that certain chemicals found in everyday products can be harmful to humans so new research confirming the link between pesticides and ill-health will not come as a shock to many. However, the alarming factor here is that the ill effects can be caused by exposure as early as foetal development, prompting […]

Food allergies are an increasing issue and concern for all parents. It’s a problem that’s even on the radar for parents whose children do not have food allergies, because they still need to carefully consider what to pack in their child’s lunch box or what food to offer at parties. A recent review conducted by […]

In a study reported in the Journal of Nutrition, Japanese researchers have found that bilberry extract helped to control blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. The team gave the extract, along with a normal diet, to mice that had a genetic predisposition to developing diabetes; the other group of lab mice just received the food. […]

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is often not implemented into exercise routines.

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is […]

Australian, European and New Zealand women have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world and new research has found their Western lifestyle is partly to blame. Research by the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) found that women in Africa and Asia have the lowest rates of breast cancer in the world, the […]