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Online mindfulness courses can help reduce work stress

Mindfulness can be taught through online courses, with many positive effects on health and well being, say UK researchers

11 September, 2014
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Fish, fatty acid consumption lowers hearing loss risk in women

Regular consumption of any type of fish – tuna, dark fish, light fish, or shellfish – can help lower the risk of hearing loss

11 September, 2014
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The New Nordic diet is a winner for weight loss

Volunteers following a healthy Nordic diet high levels of fish lost three times as much weight as others over just a six month period

9 September, 2014

‘Good’ bacteria in raw honey could be an alternative to antibiotics

Swedish researchers have identified multiple strains of lactic acid bacteria in raw honey which could fight troublesome MRSA and more.

9 September, 2014
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Sodium’s role in hypertension questioned

If you have high blood pressure, there are more effective things you can do than avoid salt, say French researchers

9 September, 2014
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Potassium-rich foods cut risk of stroke and early death

New research shows that older women who eat foods with higher amounts of potassium may be at lower risk of stroke and death

8 September, 2014
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How plants make your office more productive

In the first field study of its kind, researchers found enriching a barren office with plants could increase productivity by 15%

5 September, 2014
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Spinach extract decreases cravings, aids weight loss

Bioactive substances in green foods like spinach can help fight cravings for fast food, and promote weight loss, say Swedish researchers.

4 September, 2014
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Allergic reaction to antibiotic residues in foods? Watch out for what’s on your fruits and veggies

Even fruits and veggies can harbour antibiotic residues that can provoke allergic reaction, as a recent case study shows

4 September, 2014
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Is your toothbrush a happy home for bacteria?

A new study has shown up to 3,000 times more bacterial growth on hollow-head toothbrushes compared to solid head types

2 September, 2014