Health

It’s hard to find time to rest in this busy world but your wellbeing depends on it.

The supplement lipoic acid may be useful in managing the neurological symptoms of multiple sclerosis, new research shows.

Kidney stones are no laughing matter. When sitting in the kidneys the danger is they could cause an obstruction which is a serious health condition that may include infection, kidney failure, and severe pain. Likewise, even small stones that pass into the ureters (the tubes leading from the kidneys) can cause what is referred to […]

As our population ages around the world, it is expected that the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia will quadruple by the year 2050…that is just 34 years away. It’s a ticking societal bomb that has personal, societal, and fiscal costs bound at its core. That is why so much research effort is going into […]

Cinnamon is more than a tasty addition to a sticky bun; it is a delicious ingredient in healthy cooking. For a long while the healing powers of cinnamon have been reported and we know for instance that it can help lower blood sugar levels. Now a new study shows that it can do something else: […]

If you like garlic then you probably love garlic. It is the bulb that adds delightful poignancy to the most bland of cream sauces and gives strength to the arm of the most anaemic broth. Yet, like all good things, the pleasures of garlic come at a cost and that price is paid by your […]

Menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life and here’s our in-depth guide to supporting the ups and downs of this life phase.

Could B vitamins be propelling us into the abyss of obesity? That’s what scientists say.

There was a time when we spoke of genetics as something fixed and immutable; “Oh, I can’t help my tendency to wear inappropriately tight clothing, my mum did it too, it’s in my genes.” There was a sense that genes were destiny and that nothing could alter them but now we know that your DNA […]

Combining laughter with exercise could be good for your health as you age.

Life is complex and to get through it without having to think about everything you do along the way, you make up rules. These rules to live by usually make sense, like “look before you cross the road” but sometimes we hold onto rules without any evidence that they are actually valid. That is why […]

Fad diets come and go like fluctuating weight, but the 5:2 diet is a stayer. But is it effective, easy to apply and suitable for everyone?