When a snack is not a snack
Eating food on the go which you think is a snack is more likely to lead to increased consumption and…
Nutrition
Vitamin D deficiency in older people
There are now 11.8 million people aged 65 or over in the UK and many older individuals aren’t getting outside…
Setting the record straight on breast cancer risk
When it comes to the risk factors for breast cancer, there are a lot of myths to cloud the facts.…
Sleep to slim
Getting a better night's sleep could help you stay slim or lose excess weight. That's the premise of a new…
Tenfold increase in child obesity
Over the last 40 years, there has been a tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity, according to a new…
Good nutrition vital for breast cancer recovery
Good nutrition is vital if we want to maintain our health but it matters even more if we are recovering…
Why follow the Pioppi diet?
The Mediterranean diet focuses on healthy fats, unrefined carbohydrates, legumes, nuts and copious amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean…
Vitamins for winter
It's important to take a combination of vitamins to keep you feeling good this Winter and to help prevent unwanted…
How to reduce your risk of breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK and affects one in eight women during their…
An insight into obesity
In tribal societies, obesity is often seen as a sign of health and beauty. However, in the developed world it…