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Trust your gut – it loves chocolate too!

A unique new study has shown that good bacteria in the gut turn dark chocolate into anti-inflammatory compounds that protect the heart

23 April, 2014
Korean ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng, has immune-stimulating properties against flu and other respiratory infections

Ginseng can prevent and treat influenza

New research evidence shows that Korean (Panax) ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and and other respiratory infections of the lungs

22 April, 2014

If you want to be happy… act happy

The more we engage in extroverted and outgoing behaviour the happier we are, according to the findings of a new study

22 April, 2014
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Substance in milk thistle puts the brakes on bowel cancer

Silibinin, the active constituent in milk thistle can help reduce inflammation in the gut and may have a role to play in bowel cancer prevention

15 April, 2014
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Probiotics reduce inflammation, pain in rheumatoid arthritis

Supplementing with Lactobacillus casei 01 has been shown to help improve tender and swollen joints in RA sufferers

15 April, 2014
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Supplementing with iron makes your workout more effective

Iron deficiency can lead to a spiral of fatigue that leaves women feeling unable to get the exercise they need to stay healthy

14 April, 2014
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GMO herbicide found in breast milk of American women

Samples of breastmilk taken from volunteers in America has shown that some contain the herbicide glyphosate – what does this mean?

9 April, 2014
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Green tea helps boost memory power

Green tea could help improve working memory, and may even have benefits in dementia, say scientists

9 April, 2014
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Doctors probe lifestyle behaviours that protect the eyes

Who knew? A physically active lifestyle could help protect your eyes as you age

8 April, 2014
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Guided visualisation reduces pain during heart surgery

Guided visualisation, that takes patients to a ‘safe place’, can help them feel safer and more able to cope with pain, even during surgery

7 April, 2014