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With one in four women and one in six men estimated to suffer an osteoporotic fracture later in life, it’s no surprise that there’s quite a bit of research focusing on this major disease. When it comes to osteoporosis prevention, we all know that calcium counts. And these days research is targeting not only how […]

There seems to be no end to the power of daily dairy in your diet. Milk, cheese and yogurt have been shown to offer a range of health benefits — from osteoporosis prevention to helping you lose more fat on a weight-loss plan — but the latest news has got the fitness industry grinning. Whey […]

Whether you succumb to a virus or fight it off depends on how strong your immune system is. Here’s how you can improve your odds. Exercise Exercise increases the circulation of lymph (fluid providing oxygen and nutrients to cells), macrophages (cells which eat invading germs), and T-cell lymphocytes (which produce antibodies that kill viruses). Relax […]

If your cholesterol or blood pressure readings are high or borderline, you may want to try supplements before jumping on the pharmaceutical bandwagon. Many show promise in treating heart disease, are less expensive than drugs, and cause fewer side effects. Here are the top four heart-healing supplements: Fish oil If you have heart disease, getting […]

By Judy Davie There are three issues to consider when you want to lose weight. They are: What do I eat? How much do I eat? How much exercise do I do?

By Annette Campbell So you’ve decided it’s time to get into shape? You really want to enjoy all the benefits of exercise, but joining a gym’s too expensive, buying exercise equipment to use at home is even pricier, and the thought of walking, jogging, swimming or cycling on your own is just way too lonely. […]

By Judy Davie **”I have recently moved into a new house and away from family for the first time. While I have always had a sweet tooth, I feel that I am losing control. I cannot eat just one biscuit or scoop of ice-cream. I have to finish it all. I feel that my cravings […]

By Judy Davie **”I have just had a baby and am finding it hard to lose weight. I am not a junk food eater or a fatty eater but love my food and eat a lot of it, mainly because I can’t get full on just a little bit of food. Can you please help […]

By Judy Davie It’s easy to be confused with the mixed messages banded around about healthy eating. I have a simple rule: if it existed in nature 100 years ago then it’s real food and should be eaten. If you believe “in nature lies the answer” then you should be able to accept this rule. […]