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.
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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.
Can one hour of exercise a day save your life?
New research looks into the importance of exercise everyday for people who spend long hours driving or sitting at the computer, with surprising results.
Is it genes or lifestyle that affects your health?
Have we overestimated the impact genes have on our overall health? New research suggests that this may be the case.
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 it healthy to be fat and fit?
Being fit is important for health however carrying too much body fat may undo many of the health benefits brought about by fitness. A study in Sweden has surprising results.
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
People might not be getting enough sunlight during winter to ensure adequate levels of Vitamin D for healthy bones and results from a recent study show how much sun is enough.
How will global warming affect the health of city dwellers?
A study looks at the effects of global warming on the health and wellbeing of people living in three of Australia’s capital cities and finds that one city will fare better than the rest.
Can therapy kick a caffeine habit?
Researchers applied cognitive behavioural therapy in 33 people seeking help for their problematic caffeine use and whether this could help in formulating accessible programs for the wider public.
