The critical role of phyto-nutrients
Phyto-nutrients are a broad range of micro-nutrients that are found in plants. They collectively play a critical role in plant health and protecting them against...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Millions turn to natural remedies
Millions of adults are now turning to natural remedies and therapies to maintain a normal healthy lifestyle over medical alternatives. And rather than a doctor being...
Soups to ward off the unseasonable chill
With wintry conditions going on and on and no sign of abating, health-boosting soups can ward off the unseasonable chill. It’s no wonder why our...
The ongoing work of Diabetes Australia
Our mission at Diabetes Australia is to minimize the impact of diabetes through prevention, ensuring that people living with all types of diabetes have access...
The ritual meal of Passover
Roughly coinciding with Easter, Jewish Passover (which this year falls between 30th March to 7th April), commemorates the Israelites exodus from slavery in Egypt. To...
Don’t cut vitamin D doses
NHS cuts to prescriptions of vitamin D maintenance doses would hit high risk groups, warns National Osteoporosis Society. People needing vitamin D to maintain strong...
Healthy micro biome, healthy you
Evidence now shows that around 70 per cent of your immune system depends on having a healthy micro biome in your gut. That means the good bacteria...
Another good reason to follow the 5:2 diet
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 diet, clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily calorie restriction diets – reducing...
The Sleep Revolution
How well did you sleep last night? If you fell into bed late and tossed and turned until you woke up bleary eyed this morning,...
Retreats to help people manage diabetes
The number of people living with diabetes has doubled in the last 20 years, according to the charity Diabetes UK and most have type 2...
