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Healthy fat in olive oil and avocado boosts IVF success

Adding more monounsaturated fat – for instance from olive oil – to the diet can increase the success of IVF treatment

5 July, 2012
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Hospital gardens are naturally the best therapy

Access to secluded gardens and green spaces whilst in hospital can help patients recover faster.

4 July, 2012
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Lower risk of type-2 diabetes with higher selenium intake

A decades-long US study has found that higher dietary intake of selenium is protective against developing type-2 diabetes

3 July, 2012
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Plant-based substances show promise in cancer studies

Two recent studies suggest plants commonly used in herbal medicine have a role to play in fighting cancer

3 July, 2012
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Boosting vitamin C intake could help control hypertension

A large analysis has shown that 500mg vitamin C daily can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke

3 July, 2012
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Exposed: Biotech giant’s lies about the safety of GM corn

New evidence suggests biotech firm Syngenta lied in court about the role its GM corn played in livestock deaths

2 July, 2012
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Sunflowers hold the key to easing itchy skin conditions

A substance found naturally in sunflower seeds has been shown to help protect the moisture barrier of the skin and could calm itchy eczema

26 June, 2012
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Stop worrying and add some oily dressing to that salad!

Salad vegetables are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won’t get much benefit without the right type of dressing

26 June, 2012
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Regular exercise in nature cuts the risk of poor mental health

Taking your exercise regime out of the gym and in the park can cut the risk of suffering from poor mental health by half

26 June, 2012
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Peaches, plums and nectarines help fight metabolic syndrome

Stone fruits contain important antioxidants that can help fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, say US researchers

25 June, 2012