Selenium deficiency link to diseases of ageing
Elderly people in care homes are more likely to be deficient in the anti-inflammatory mineral selenium, according to a report in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.
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Why eating right can save your sight…
London: Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the UK, known to affect some 608,213. AMD is the most common cause of registrations for blindness or partial sight[ii] and is more common in women than men.
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TV personality Helen Lederer resolves a weighty issue
Research shows Helen is not alone, 1/3 of overweight women say they feel they have been treated differently as a result of their weight, according to new survey.
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Boosting the immune system’s defences for winter
No matter how fit someone feels or how good they look, it’s impossible to tell how healthy they are on the inside. An underperforming or below par immune system can leave anyone vulnerable to a host of illnesses and infections – or even raise the risk of developing potentially serious health problems.
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Majority of adults risk bone health from chronic Vitamin D deficiency
An estimated 50-70% of adults are at risk of the bone disease, osteoporosis and other health problems, as a result of a deficiency in vitamin D.
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Peachy foods protect against a cluster of ageing diseases
Philadelphia: Fruits with stones, such as peaches, plums and nectarines, help protect against several ageing diseases, according to new research from the US.
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Mediterranean Diet does extend lifespan of older people, scientists confirm
Las Palmas: Middle-aged people living on a Mediterranean-style diet are healthier and likely to live longer, confirm Spanish scientists.
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Mystery weight gain was food intolerance
Linda Monk, a 59-year-old accountant from Sussex has always been slim. Then in her mid-50s she started piling on the pounds no matter how hard she exercised.
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Glass Geishas – every girl has her price!
Waterstones – one of my favourite places in Covent Garden with comfy armchairs and quiet spots to sit and browse – was the venue for the launch this week of the paperback Glass Geishas – a novel set in the … Continue reading
Scientists replicate human tears in new eye formula
Dry or gritty-feeling eyes blight the lives of millions of people. There are many causes including age, drugs, medical conditions, pollution and the environment. And as actressccc explains it can be down to bad habits such as leaving our makeup on when we go to bed.
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Jemma reveals her beauty diet
In an exclusive interview model,make up artist and beauty expert, Jemma Kidd discusses her beauty regime.
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Move to create common diagnosis for Alzheimer’s
Paris: Two studies to help establish an internationally consistent approach to detecting Alzheimer’s disease have been reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2011 in Paris.
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Elixir of life drug found on Easter Island
New York: A drug has been discovered on one of the remotest places on earth andwhich scientists believe can reverse the effects of premature ageing and could extend human life by more than a decade.Researchers are looking at ways to market the drug.
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Scientific breakthrough in skin ageing from Vichy
London:A new scientific discovery, the fruit of 10 years research into understanding skin ageing, has resulted in the creation of a new generation cream.
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The anti-ageing super-smoothie
Scientists have identified a cocktail of “anti-ageing fruits” for the ultimate in healthy smoothies.
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Weight-loss surgery reduces diabetes in obese patients by 50%
London: The first large-scale study on the impact of weight-loss surgery in the UK has revealed that it also reduces the risk of type 2 diabtes, doctors have confirmed.
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Tangerines protect from heart disease
New York: Eating tangerines may help protect against heart attacks, diabetes, and obesity, according to new US research.
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Walnuts – No1 for health nuts
New York: The crinkly walnut is full of potent and abundant antioxidants – more than any other nut, according to new research.
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British women are fattest in Europe
Women in the UK are the fatest in Europe, according to the findings of three major global studies on obesity.
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Britain’s got bad posture
Many of us have a ‘posture age’ much older than our actual age.
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Would a pay-as-you-visit scheme tempt you to the gym?
Picking the right gym on our terms is key to getting healthy
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Avoid the usual diet mistakes – Podcast
What can we do to make 2011 our healthiest year yet?
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Plea from health professionals on behalf of post-menopausal women
Professionals demand better care for post-menopausal women reporting bleeding – a sign of gynaecological cancer.
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The real detox
Don’t spend loads of money on detox packs or string yourself out on a disgusting syrup, juice and pepper concoction – commit to something which actually works…
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Your Christmas diet may not be as bad as you think
We all tend to overindulge a bit during the festive season but, surprisingly, many people eat more fruit and veg at Christmas than any other time of the year.
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