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Tumeric boosts brain repair

A spice commonly found in curries mat boost the brain’s ability to heal itself, a German study has found.

Diet drinks just as harmful to weight gain as regular drinks

Artificial sweeteners may not quite be the sweet deal we think they are, as new research links them to the obesity epidemic.

Wild berries boost cancer treatment

Native to North America, these wild berries may aid cancer therapy, according to a study.

Bananas reduce stroke risk in postmenopausal women

Potassium-rich bananas have been found to potentially cut the risk of strokes in postmenopausal women.

All diets work as long as you stick to them, say researchers

Any diet will do, say researchers, as long as you stick to it.

5 minutes with Michelle Bridges

When it comes to superfoods, diet and fitness expert Michelle Bridges believes you don’t have to schlep to Nepal or spend a lot of money to get bang for your buck.

A handful of berries a day could extend your life

Just a handful of berries a day could stave off those extra kilos and add years to your life.

6 ways to make your sandwich healthier

You no longer need to shy away from sandwiches come lunch time, with these six healthy fillers.

Eating for healthy bones

Bones can become increasingly fragile and lose minerals over the years so it’s important to keep them healthy by eating the right foods. Here’s what you need to know to keep bones strong.

How to Get the Most Out of Gluten-Free Flour

Home-baking is one of life’s little pleasures and with the range of gluten-free flours now available, nobody need miss out on delicious and nutrient-packed treats.

Addiction and junk food

New research shows that high-calorie foods could affect the brain in a similar way as cocaine and heroin.

The New Nordic Diet

The New Nordic Diet been hailed as a twist on the Mediterranean Diet and has been developed in collaboration with chefs.

Broccoli could hold the key to being asthma free

Studies have revealed that eating broccoli twice a day could help asthmatics breathe easier.

Bad eating habits can scar your DNA

Bad eating habits could be passed onto the next generation, according to this new study.

5 minutes with The Healthy Chef, Teresa Cutter

Influenced by her family’s Polish heritage, nutritionist and personal trainer Teresa Cutter, better known as ‘The Healthy Chef’, embarked on a health crusade at the age of 9.

How to make friends with salad

What does art have to do with salad? It may be the way to encourage healthy eating habits, scientists say.

Why a tomato a day keeps the doctor at bay

We discover a few reasons why tomatoes could hold the answer to whats ailing you or your loved one.

Change your diet to beat insomnia

We all know that quality sleep is essential for optimising health and wellbeing, but did you know your diet could hold the key to a good night’s rest?

Tax on sugar

A teaspoon of sugar may let the medicine go down as the famous line of Mary Poppins trills but not 10, which is what the average soft drink contains.

4 foods you shouldn’t scrap

Think twice before binning these fresh food ‘scraps’. Under their hard or leafy exterior, they’re hiding a powerhouse of nutritional benefits.

Sugar, not fat, the greatest risk of obesity

When it comes to obesity, fat may not be our friend but sugar is definitely the enemy, say US filmmakers.

5 weight loss myths to avoid

We’ve all been guilty of committing these weight loss sins, but here’s why you should avoid them.

Coffee could help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

Not sure if you should be reaching for that third coffee? There may be some health merit to your daily caffeine ritual.

Protein essential for muscle maintenance in older people

High-quality dietary protein, such as that naturally found in dairy foods, is essential in maintaining muscle for older people.

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