Five reasons to quit caffeine..and five reasons not to!
It’s clear that our caffeine levels are creeping up and up. Whether it’s a latte on the way to work or an espresso to get...
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.
Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal
Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of...
How the microbiome shapes our health
Scientists have found another crucial piece of the puzzle in how the microbiome – the ecosystem of bacteria living in our digestive tracts – helps to...
PE is not ‘silver bullet’ for inactivity crisis
Physical Education (PE) is not a 'silver bullet' to solve the inactivity crisis among the young, according to researchers from Leeds Beckett University. In fact,...
A complete healthcare systems failure
Last week I delivered a keynote lecture at the Public Health Collaboration annual conference in Manchester where I explained to an audience of over 200 made up...
Emergency health surveillance in Uganda
As a public health physician who has previously worked with Medicins Sans Frontieres in Sierra Leone and Turkey, I’ve just finished an assignment setting up...
Altering meal times to beat jet lag
Altering your meal times could be the key to minimising disruption to the body clock caused by shift work or jet lag, according to new...
Magnesium’s role in the heart
Magnesium is one of the electrolytes that plays a role in the heart’s electrical functioning. Research seems to support this conclusion, since studies show that...
Gluten-free trend on the rise
More people than ever are buying into the gluten-free trend – not necessarily because they are suffering from coeliac disease, but because it has achieved...
Weight gain – why me?
Many of us, myself included, struggle to control our weight. Unlike many of the generations that preceded us most of the people in the UK...
