Top Tips to Get Your Child Eating Healthy
Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. and other western countries are astounding. Around 17% of children aged between two and nineteen are considered obese, while many more are overweight. Since the 1980s the rate of childhood obesity has tripled and the figures continue to rise. Children who are obese are likely to go on […]
Brush Twice a Day for Good Heart Health
People that don’t brush their teeth regularly are putting their heart health at risk. According to a Scottish population study published in the British Medical Journal, poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack by up to 70%. Although previous links have been drawn between gum disease and cardiovascular problems, this is the first […]
Eating Chia Seeds Lowers Blood Pressure and Inflammation
They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a superfood that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant. A study by the University of Toronto, published […]
Combat Wrinkles By Eating Chocolate
The good news for chocolate lovers the world over is that Swiss based Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, has brought out a new range of chocolate that claims to combat wrinkles, smooth the skin and slow the aging process. The new chocolate is known as Acticoa, and it contains antioxidants that are said to […]
People who enjoy cooking at home live longer healthier lives
Cooking at home can help to extend your life, according to a recent study. As well as the potential nutritional benefits of cooking at home, the study found that cooking at home was linked with better mental and social health, and with increased levels of physical activity. What did the study show? The study was […]
Ginger Eases Aches and Pains
A daily dose of ginger can naturally reduce muscle pain by up to 25%, according to research by the University of Georgia. Whether you’ve overdone it on the treadmill, spent all day gardening, or simply strained yourself spring cleaning, ginger is a safe and effective way to reduce common muscle aches. How did ginger […]
Olive Oil Cuts Stroke Risk
Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil could reduce your risk of having a stroke by more than 40% according to a French study, published in the journal Neurology. Olive oil has previously been identified as having many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of many cancers, being effective against HER-2 breast cancer, […]
Is stress behind your weight gain?
Stress is commonly associated with weight loss, and those of us who are a little chubby are often secretly hoping for a stressful episode to help us shed a few pounds. Unfortunately, the fact is that most people are more likely to respond to stress with weight gain. How does stress make you gain weight? […]
Crack Cholesterol with a Bag of Nuts
A small bag of nuts a day could dramatically lower cholesterol levels, according to a study by the Archives of Internal Medicine. Various types of nuts seem to produce the same effect, although experts warn against salted or sugar coated nuts, which can have negative consequences for health. What does the study show? A series of […]
Metabolic Syndrome Less Likely for Vegetarians
A study into dietary patterns and how they affect the prevalence of metabolic syndrome or its individual risk factors has concluded that people who don’t eat meat are around 56% less likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those that do. This particular piece of research is part of a larger study by the Karoliska […]
