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As I began the week writing about exercise I thought I would continue along similar lines and mention some newly published research(1) which adds to the ever growing evidence suggesting that physical activity is important in preventing cancer. This most recent research was carried out as part of the Japan Public Health Centre Study. [...]  As I have mentioned before, I love to walk. I can walk for hours! Put me in a gym however and I tire quickly. Personally I think this has more to do with boredom than my fitness! A recent study seems to suggest that taking coenzyme Q10 supplements may increase the amount of time [...] On June 16th and June 20th I wrote about asthma treatment and prevention and mentioned the apparent benefits of long chain omega 3 fatty acids (from fish oils). Recently published research(1) adds weight to the evidence for the benefits of fish oil supplementation in asthma prevention. The study suggests that pregnant women who [...] Usually on the train back from a trip to Devon I spend my time reading and immersing myself in the view. Yesterday was pleasantly different as I was sat next to Adal, a charming doctor. We got chatting about all kinds of topics including medicine, nutrition and faddy diet foods. As I got back [...] Last weekend I had the most delicious artichoke and broad bean salad and it spurred me into thinking about the health benefits of artichoke. More and more people are taking a supplement of artichoke leaf extract for a variety of reasons. Artichoke leaf extract is made from the thistle-like leaves at the base of [...] Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting around 2 billion people. Here in the UK the National Diet and Nutrition Surveys have revealed that most children under the age of 18 have dietary iron intakes below the RNI (reference nutrient intakes). This is very worrying as iron is important for [...] For many people the summer months mean holiday travel by airplane, trains, boats or cars. The destination may be exciting and alluring but if you suffer from travel (motion) sickness then you may well be dreading the journey?! Travel sickness is believed to be caused by movement and vibration disturbing the organs of [...] Curry is a firm favourite here in the UK and many of you may be planning on eating spicy dishes over the coming week. Turmeric is one of the main spice ingredients of curry powder and has been used for thousands of years in Indian and Chinese medicine to relieve many different conditions. In [...] The word ‘diet’ is not one that I like. Healthy, balanced eating is, in my opinion, a choice for life. The problem with diets is that they conjure up feelings of restraint and lack. We tell ourselves we must not eat this, that or the other and then all we can think about is [...] |
  
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