London: Scientists have discovered another reason why breast is best it can lower your blood cholesterol in later life, according to research from St Georges, University of London funded by the British Heart Foundation. The study discovered that exposure … Continue reading
London: The antioxidant Alpha Lipoic Acid can help prevent weightgain, according to a UK company which is planning to turn it into a new “diet pill”. Dr Malcolm Goyns, director of Immorgene Concepts, a scientific research company in Stockton-on-Tees, who … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: The Atkins Diet, high in protein and fat, is safer than a low-fat diet, a new study reveals. In a two-year trial dieters lost more on the low-carbohydrate regime than they did on a low-calorie diet. The Mediterranean … Continue reading
Tokyo: Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may boost physical performance and reduce feelings of tiredness associated with exercise, Japanese researchers have reported. Both fatigue and recovery time were decreased as a result of 300 milligrams of CoQ10 for eight days, according … Continue reading
Increasing numbers of people are failing to recognise they have a weight problem, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal online. It is well known that women often view themselves as too fat while men typically underestimate … Continue reading
The risk of developing asthma has been reduced by 63% in children whose mothers were given fish oil supplements during the last trimester of their pregnancy as part of a European research project on nutrition. The research is part of … Continue reading
A diet rich in minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium may cut the risk of developing coronary heart diseases and stroke, suggests a new study. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, suggest that an increased consumption … Continue reading
Seol: Korean scientists have genetically modified tomatoes to produce a prototype vacinne against Alzheimer’s Disease. The disease, kills brain cells when a sticky plaque known as beta-amyloid protein clogs up nerve connections. And the disease, which starts with short-term memory … Continue reading
London: Britain is a nation of supplement junkies, with three quarters of us regularly adding extras to our diet to keep healthy, spending more than £350m a year on shortcut solutions to health. New research from milk company, Cravendale exposes … Continue reading
Efamol with The National Association for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome support the nations women with a new FREE handbag companion to managing PMS. 84% of women in the UK experience PMS, with sufferers spending an estimated two years of their lives struggling … Continue reading
London: Drink more water, it helps prevent arthritis and other conditions, according to new research from the UK’s Arthritis Association. In addition, Baroness Greengross, founder of the charity Action on Elder Abuse, has this week called for a set of … Continue reading
London: Can we have our cake and eat it then go to the gym? That is the subject of a debate with experts taking place at Nottingham University. You are invited to attend and put your questions to the … Continue reading
London: Acomplia, a weightloss pill banned in the US over concerns that it may increase the risk of suicide has been given approval for patients in the UK. The once-a-day pill which is also available in Germany and France can … Continue reading
London: More than 90% of males aged 15-40 wish they had better, more muscular bodies, with the majority of men aiming for the physique of Brad Pitt, according to a survey of more than 2000 males. According to research, more … Continue reading
London: With the Olympics coming up, Britains athletes could find they have a secret weapon for success a plate of turkey meat. Eating turkey could enhance an athletes performance by up to 20%, according to scientists. Turkey breast contains … Continue reading
London: Welllness experts Solgar are offering 20 fullsize samples of their latest anti-ageing product AC-11 to readers of ELIXIR. Solgar AC-11 is a proprietary extract from the rainforest botanical plant, Uncaria tomentosa. It is perhaps the single most proactive means … Continue reading
Red wine which contains an antioxidant called resveratrol can remove fat from the diet, new research into its affect on ageing has revealed. This confirms the speculation over why the French can eat a fatty diet but still remain healthy. … Continue reading
Madrid: A Mediterranean diet that includes fruit, vegetables, fibre and healthier fats may protect against type two diabetes, a new study suggests. The study monitored the eating habits of 14,000 Spaniards over a four year period to see who developed … Continue reading
London: Recent research reported in the British Medical Journal found that consuming sugary drinks can increase the risk of men developing gout, a form of arthritis. These findings support claims made over 50 years ago by arthritis pioneer Charles de … Continue reading
London: A gene sequence linked to an expanding waist line, weight gain and a tendency to develop type 2 diabetes has been discovered as part of a study published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The study also shows that … Continue reading
London: The stressful city life can make it difficult to find the time and cook a well prepared dinner in the evenings. To support your healthy diet, All in Hand, the supplier of high-calibre chefs and waiting staff for private … Continue reading
Copenhagen: A group of international scientists is claiming that vitamins do not extend life and may even end it prematurely. After analysing 67 studies of more than 230,000 men and women, they conclucded that there was little evidence that those … Continue reading
Chicago: Foods that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, identified as functional foods, are becoming a key part of everyday life, according to a new article appearing in Food Technology, a publication of the Institute of Food Technologists. … Continue reading
Oversized socks, comfy tracksuit bottoms and something good on the box all thats needed now for the ultimate night in is a quick, easy and delicious recipe which will transform TV dinners once and for all and a glass … Continue reading
London: Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from building up plaque in their arteries, so reducing their risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the results of a study conducted in Paris. Commenting on the study, Dr … Continue reading
