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Nutrient-dense diet has extra benefits for women’s brains

It’s different for girls…women’s brains need a variety of nutrients, especially polyphenols, omega-3 oils and folate, to maintain mental and emotional well-being.

Household cleaning products could be making children overweight

A sanitised environment can mean fewer helpful bacteria and that has some surprising consequences for the health of children.

Potatoes are out of favour – but they have strong roots in a healthy lifestyle

The potato has all the requirements to form part of a healthy balanced diet; so what has the humble spud done to fall so far out of food favour?

UK analysis: young adults, prospective parents missing key nutrients

New analysis shows that women and men in their childbearing years, as well as young people in general, are not getting the key micronutrients they need to ensure health now and in the future.

Oak tree extract cools symptoms of burnout

Daily supplementation with an extract from oak wood may help reduce symptoms of fatigue associated with burnout syndrome, according to new evidence.

What happens to your body when you’re stressed – and how breathing can help

Deep breathing has a profound effect on your body and may be one of the quickest and simplest ways to deal with stress.

Walnut health benefits begin in the gut

Scientists show that the way walnuts impact the trillions of bacteria in the gut microbiome may be behind some of their well known health benefits.

Vitamin B6 could aid dream recall

Taking vitamin B6 before bedtime could help you remember your dreams better – but just how it works is still something of a mystery.

People with – or at risk of – type-2 diabetes may need more vitamin D

Two new studies show that people who have, or are at risk of, diabetes may need more vitamin D to stay healthy and keep inflammation at bay.

High-fibre diet treats type-2 diabetes

New research shows that a diet rich in a diversity of fruits and vegetables can help treat type-2 diabetes by changing the balance of bacteria that live in the gut.

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