 Many winter ailments could be prevented simply by wrapping up properly against the cold, an expert has claimed.
Continue reading: Expert gives winter warming tips »
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 Consumers who want to give their body a helping hand over the winter months may want to consider taking Echinacea, a report suggests.
Continue reading: Echinacea may boost immune system »
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 Consumers may be better off taking omega-3 in supplement form than relying on functional foods, a report suggests.
Continue reading: Omega-3 supplements 'may be better than functional foods' »
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 Scientists have provided evidence that people with the common gut disorder irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may benefit from taking probiotic supplements.
Continue reading: Probiotics trial 'encouraging' for IBS sufferers »
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 Experts have long believed that exercise is good for the mind as well as the body and a new survey from health club Fitness First appears to have provided confirmation.
Continue reading: Majority find exercise makes them happy »
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 Scientists at Tufts University have found that vitamin K may be beneficial for elderly men by slowing the development of insulin resistance, a pre-cursor to diabetes.
Continue reading: Vitamin K may delay onset of diabetes in men »
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 A report published last year by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) appears to have persuaded many British people to make lifestyle changes aimed at reducing their risk of cancer.
Continue reading: Cancer report prompts lifestyle changes »
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 A typical woman is only sympathetic towards her partner for five minutes when he catches a cold, according to a new survey, and many women feel no sympathy whatsoever.
Continue reading: Women have 5-minute sympathy for men's colds »
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 Women who have certain risk factors for heart disease may be advised not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as it could further increase their heart risk, US scientists have claimed.
Continue reading: HRT may worsen heart disease risk factors »
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 A new survey has revealed that a startling number of youngsters do not realise that a junk food diet can have long-term health consequences.
Continue reading: Kids unaware of junk food dangers »
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 Scientists have found that a fall in potassium levels caused by high blood pressure drugs could explain why people on these drugs are often more likely to develop type-2 diabetes.
Continue reading: Potassium may reduce diabetes risk in hypertensive patients »
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 A new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that hyaluronic acid - a compound found in the fluid surrounding joints - can be delivered to the skin and joints by taking oral supplements.
Continue reading: Study provides support for hyaluronic acid supplements »
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 Consumers who diet during the flu season may find it harder to fight off the virus, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Low-calorie diet cuts ability to fight flu »
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 People may be able to reduce their likelihood of tooth erosion by drinking plenty of tea, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Tea drinking may combat tooth erosion »
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 Seventy per cent of women have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives, new research has found.
Continue reading: Majority of women suffer from back pain »
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 British families now sit down to eat a home-cooked meal up to four times a week, new research has found.
Continue reading: Consumers return to home-cooked meals »
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 A Russian herb can help to prevent the depression and lack of concentration and energy that often afflicts people over the winter months, it has been claimed.
Continue reading: Herb wards off winter blues »
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 Consumers may be able to reduce their risk factors for metabolic syndrome by taking selenium supplements, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Selenium supplements may ward off metabolic syndrome »
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 New research suggests that vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) may help to protect against skin cancer.
Continue reading: B vitamin may reduce risk of skin cancer »
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 Pet owners are being urged to lock away their medicines following a large increase in the number of reports of poisoned pets.
Continue reading: Large rise in pet poisonings »
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 People who are trying to lose weight should try and eat more high-protein meals, Australian scientists have said.
Continue reading: High protein meals may benefit dieters »
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 Compounds in grapes are effective at reducing the pain experienced by people with arthritis, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Grape extract 'reduces inflammatory pain' »
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 Consumers who are trying to lose a few pounds could boost their chances of success by supplementing their regular diet with three cups of Three cups of green tea could boost slimming »
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 Scientists have found that an ingredient of the curry spice turmeric could help to protect the brain.
Continue reading: Curcumin may benefit Parkinson's patients »
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 New research suggests that compounds in broccoli may be able to reduce the risk of lung cancer in people whose risk is elevated due to smoking.
Continue reading: Broccoli extract may reduce lung cancer risk in smokers »
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 Soy protein can help to bring about a noticeable reduction in blood cholesterol levels, according to a new study.
Continue reading: Soy 'helps to lower cholesterol' »
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 There is a huge amount of potential for ingredients that help people to lose weight, a new report has found.
Continue reading: Report highlights potential for weight management products »
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 New research suggests that a plant-based remedy used in traditional Chinese medicine can help to treat the chronic skin disease psoriasis.
Continue reading: Ancient Chinese remedy may ease psoriasis »
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 British people should take steps to boost their vitamin D levels as the vitamin deficiency could be involved in the onset of heart disease, experts have warned.
Continue reading: Vitamin D deficiency 'may be involved in heart disease' »
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 Bright light can help to improve the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mild form of depression experienced by many British people during the winter months, a number of studies have shown.
Continue reading: Light improves symptoms of SAD »
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 Women who are stressed out by financial worries could ease their anxiety by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, experts have claimed.
Continue reading: Healthy lifestyle helps combat stress »
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 A survey has revealed that men in Britain are now more likely than women to go on a diet.
Continue reading: Four fifths of men have been on a recent diet »
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 A new survey has revealed that many parents do not understand which foods can contribute to their children's daily fruit and vegetable target.
Continue reading: Survey shows lack of fruit and veg understanding »
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 Corner shops in the north-east are to pilot a new £800,000 scheme designed to get people eating more fruit and vegetables.
Continue reading: Government announces corner shop veg scheme »
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 A European study has found that a large waistline can almost double a person's risk of dying prematurely, even if they have a normal body mass index (BMI).
Continue reading: Large waist increases risk of premature death »
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 A cancer expert has claimed that vitamin D may be of benefit for patients who are undergoing treatment for breast or prostate cancer.
Continue reading: Cancer drugs may cause bone loss »
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 A review of published research on treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has found that natural treatments such as fibre and peppermint oil are effective and safe.
Continue reading: Fibre and peppermint oil 'effective' against IBS »
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 Busy mothers need to make sure that they do not get run down and put themselves at risk of illness, experts have claimed.
Continue reading: Working mums advised to boost immune system »
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 US scientists are carrying out a trial to see whether a combination of vitamin supplements may help to prevent noise-related hearing loss.
Continue reading: Scientists test vitamins for hearing loss prevention »
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 New research suggests that people may be able to reduce their risk of damage from low levels of radiation by taking vitamin D supplements.
Continue reading: Vitamin D may protect against radiation »
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 Scientists have suggested a sports supplement could be used to help older people stay active and avoid falls.
Continue reading: Sport supplement could protect older people »
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 Research conducted at the University of Iowa suggests that the activation of vitamin D in the human body can take place in lung airway cells.
Continue reading: New study reveals further insight into vitamin D activation »
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 Research has found that turning the clocks back for winter may have a profound benefit to our health.
Continue reading: Daylight savings leads to fewer heart attacks »
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 A recent study has found that St John's Wort may be an effective substitute for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Continue reading: St John's Wort an effective Prozac substitute »
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 A new study has suggested that dairy products may help those looking to manage their weight by allowing them to consume more calories.
Continue reading: Dairy could help dieters maintain healthy weight »
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 It seems that protein could play a major role in helping middle-aged people retain their strength and muscle mass, delaying the onset of old-age.
Continue reading: Protein deficiency could lead to sarcopenia »
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 Despite a report in the Times recently suggesting that Alzheimer's patients could be "wasting their time" by taking Vitamin B3 could halt Alzheimer's »
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 A new fat-fighting drug will mimic the effects of a health-boosting ingredient in red wine.
Continue reading: New fat-fighting drug to mimic wine effects »
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 The state of the nation's health has been brought into focus by the story of a young Derbyshire boy who was taken into care recently.
Continue reading: Worrying landmark as obese child is taken into care »
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 Scientists have discovered that Alzheimer's patients with high blood pressure or diabetes could have a significantly shorter life expectancy than those without.
Continue reading: Scientists link blood pressure to early Alzheimer's deaths »
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 A report published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice has suggested an alternative treatment for warts may be highly effective.
Continue reading: Warts and all - tea tree could treat blemishes »
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 A man has run the New York City Marathon in four hours, 20 minutes and 21 seconds, travelling at an average speed of just under 6.
Continue reading: Man sheds 11 stone to run marathon »
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 A recent study has found that many young cystic fibrosis (CF) patients have a vitamin D deficiency, leading to its authors criticising the way in which treatment is prescribed.
Continue reading: Cystic fibrosis vitamin D deficiency treatment criticised »
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 Surfing the internet is one of a number of ways to keep the brain active, helping to ward off a number of health problems, according to experts.
Continue reading: Internet and supplements could keep brains active longer »
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