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Physical activity lowers risk of cystitis

Even low to moderate levels of physical activity can help to significantly reduce the risk of infection, according to a new study.

Omega-3 DHA could halt the onset of lupus

Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, can stop a known trigger of lupus and may provide the basis for effective treatment, researchers have discovered.

Fantastic fungi – the nutritional and medicinal benefits of mushrooms

Mushrooms have nutritional as well as medicinal benefits. Here’s our rundown of some of the most interesting and promising varieties.

Vitamin A compound lowers bowel cancer risk

New evidence shows that retinoic acid can reduce the inflammation in the gut that is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer.

Q&A: Fluoride in tea?

Tea plants naturally accumulate fluoride as they grow – but is it the fluoride or something else that we should be worrying about?

Massage therapy calms anxiety disorder

New evidence shows that massage therapy provides significant improvement in symptoms for those suffering from generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

It’s the immune system, dummy

The immune system doesn’t just protect the body, it also protects the mind.

Natural remedies for ‘stomach flu’

Apart from time, rest and fluids, there’s no real ‘cure’ for stomach flu; but there is plenty you can do to support your body while it recovers

If being too clean makes us sick, why isn’t getting dirty the solution?

If being ‘too clean’ is messing with our immune systems, then, surely all we need to do is get dirty – right? Actually, it may not be as simple as that…

Broccoli sprouts help prevent flu

A daily ‘shake’ of pureed broccoli sprouts could boost immunity and help keep the flu virus at bay, according to a new human study.

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