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.

May 25, 2017

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...

May 24, 2017

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...

May 11, 2017

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...

May 7, 2017

Challenging diagnosis of IBS

Doctors often find it challenging to make a positive diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which affects at least one in five people at some...

April 14, 2017

Dogs don’t do chocolate

There are many substances commonly available in the human world that are poisonous and can prove lethal to your pet and dog's definitely don't do...

April 13, 2017

Good diet to avoid osteoporosis

Diet in early adulthood is so important because by the time we get into our late twenties it is too late to reverse the damage...

April 11, 2017

Obesity – the last acceptable prejudice

Obesity is the last socially-acceptable prejudice, wrongly seen as an avoidable condition which people bring upon themselves. Unfortunately, this prejudice carries over to the NHS...