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: Dog-owning families have a lower carbon footprint than equivalent families without a dog. Thats the conclusion of a new nationwide survey and in-depth study commissioned by Butchers Pet Care. It found that dog-owning families on average, use 5.4% (760kg … Continue reading
New York: Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that exercise does not suppress appetite in obese women, as it does in lean women. Katarina Borer, PhD, a University of Michigan researcher and lead author of the study said … 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
Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic in Australia, creating a new boom generation of sprightly golden oldies. At last count, 3154 Australians are currently aged 100 or older, with one-third of them from New South Wales. But the latest forecasts … 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
Coffee may protect women against heart disease, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed. Researched studied 84,000 women from 1980 until 2004 and 42,000 men between 1986 and 2004 and questioned their coffee consumption every four … Continue reading
London: Research on the herbal remedy, ginkgo biloba, has concluded that it does not help treat Alzheimer’s disease. The Chinese remedy is taken by one in ten sufferers of dementia, but new research by the Alzheimer’s Society, has found it … 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
London: Walking is Britains most popular activity with approximately 38 million people walking for pleasure at least once a month. But as the summer weather allows more of us to take up this activity, the number of injuries also increases. … 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: Walking is Britains most popular activity with approximately 38 million people walking for pleasure at least once a month. But are you sure your shoes are up to the job? As the Summer months approach us, Achilles Tendonitis (inflammation … Continue reading
London: Prescription drugs kill nearly 20 people a week in the UK. And deaths linked to reactions to medication given by the country’s National Health Service have nearly doubled in the last five years to more than 1,000. In total, … Continue reading
Permanent cosmetic implants could cause allergic reactions such as arthritis, according to a report published in the Archives of Dermatology journal. Doctors have reported that some patients developed problems over a year after the fillers or implants were placed. The … Continue reading
London: Three out of four women are ignorant of the risks to heart health as they age, according to new research by food manufacturer Benecol. The risk of heart health problems increases after the menopause but 78% of women are … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Us scientists have found that have demonstrated that lowering intake of the type of fat common in a Western diet helps prevent prostate cancer in mice. UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology carried out the … 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
New York: Elderly people treated with drugs for dementia and bladder incontinence at the same time declined faster than those treated only for demenia, according to new research from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina. Lead … Continue reading
London: Physical exercise helps to keep your brain healthy by boosting oxygen which is turn increases the number of blood vessels. And experts say that exercise is the single most important measure you can take to help keep your cognitive … 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
Cardiospermum Dry Skin Eye Gel is the first treatment developed specifically for eczema effecting skin around the eye. This kind of eczema, known as blepharitis, is common in people who suffer from eczema or atopic dermatitis elswehere on their skin, … Continue reading
London: An influential group of MPs is calling on the Government to stop the dangerous over-prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to people with dementia. Up to 105,000 people with dementia are given the drugs inappropriately, according to expert predictions in the … Continue reading
Back pain is an increasingly common problem that affects almost 80% of the population at some time in their lives and costs the NHS around £480m a year, making it the number two reason for long-term absence from work in … Continue reading
