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Most people are fully aware that alcohol is ‘empty calories’, providing little nutritional benefit. However, the quantity of calories in our favourite drinks is often overlooked. This is particularly alarming when totting up the beverages we might drink throughout the course of an evening. Just two pints of beer might equate to a small meal! […]
Read this article if you’ve ever found yourself contemplating eating something that’s passed its best. Learn to decipher when it’s okay to just remove the mould or still cook with “iffy” ingredients rather than throwing them away.
An Australian study has shown that the regular consumption of fruit juice may have negative impacts on blood pressure. It has been suggested that even one glass per day contains excessive levels of sugar and could increase an individual’s risk of heart problems. Although more research is needed to support this study, this does reiterate […]
Scientists believe that sweeteners found in diet drinks may actually increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. Preliminary research suggests that artificial sweeteners may impact the body’s ability to process sugar and result in glucose intolerance. Weight gain could be due to an alteration of gut bacteria which means more energy is taken from food […]
There is increased evidence that poor physical health is linked to a susceptibility towards suffering from dementia in later life. Diabetes has even been shown to increase an individual’s risk of dementia by up to 50%. Following a report commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International, it has been suggested that this evidence needs to be communicated […]
Health Advisors are suggesting that everyone should limit the amount of TV they watch as a preventive measure against obesity. When sitting down for long periods of time you are not only expending energy but you are more likely to be increasing your calorie intake too. People are more likely to snack on high calorie […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “little and often” in relation to food, but research has proven that this also applies to exercise. Even taking a daily walk for just half an hour per day can help lower the risk of disease and improve mobility. Read more here.
When it comes to weight loss, researchers have found that sticking to a diet is far more important than the actual diet itself. A selection of diet trends that have been popular in recent years, including low fat and low carbohydrate eating plans, were trialled for a period of one year. The conclusion was; all […]
Health leaders are calling for the government to take further measures in the bid to reduce childhood obesity rates. How best to achieve this is undefined, but, the general consensus is; obesity treatment services must be better coordinated to ensure care is consistent throughout England. Statistics have suggested children living in the poorer areas of […]
Following a series of studies on mice, research suggests that a specific area of the brain might be responsible for an individual’s motivation towards physical exercise. Read the article here. This could have an impact on how heath professionals ‘prescribe’ exercise to treat patients with depression.