Eating more fruits and vegetables has been linked to substantial increases in people’s level of happiness and now we have the research to to back up this claim.
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Dark chocolate exercise benefits uncovered
New research has provided insights into how the active compounds in dark chocolate can regulate the mitochondrial powerhouse factories in muscle needed for endurance exercise.
The mysteries of fermenting milk
Research shows that Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), involved in the yoghurt making process, produce a range of small proteins that can benefit human health.
What you eat affects Alzheimer’s disease risk
A new study follows the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a range of countries that have very different eating patterns, this is what they found.
Is the business diet bad for the heart?
Researchers have looked at the typical dietary patterns that are adopted in the corporate world and found that this style of eating may increase risk of heart disease.
Diet, telomeres and ageing: are they related?
Telomeres are the protective cap on the end of chromosomes which are linked to ageing. In the first piece of research of its kind, researchers investigated to what extent diet can influence telomere length, this is what they found.
The benefits of home cooked meals
The convenience of eating at a restaurant, picking up fast food or having pre-prepared meals delivered to your doorstep is tempting however is it bad for your health?
Can a bad diet affect your immune system?
A bad diet is another form of malnutrition and research has now uncovered why obesity and a junk food diet impairs the functions of the immune system.
Is butter bad for you?
Butter has long been on the list of foods to eat less of in order to maintain good heart health, but is butter as much of a health concern as originally thought? New research suggests not.
Is a fasting diet a good long-term weight loss solution?
Intermittent fasting diets have gained a lot of attention, popularised by Dr Michael Mosley’s 5:2 Fast Diet, but is it a good option for long-term weight loss?
