The age-old advice to include fibre in your diet just got a scientific boost. A recent study has revealed that a fibre-rich diet may help protect against potentially life-threatening infections caused by harmful bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli. By influencing the gut microbiome, fibre appears to create a more resilient internal environment….
Vegetarians consuming plant-based alternatives to meat — suggested as one of the means to lower the environmental impact of meat consumption — could have a 42 per cent increased risk of depression compared to vegetarians who refrain from them, according to a study. Published in the journal Food Frontiers, the study also found higher blood…
According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu…
Do you use black plastic items such as spatulas or sushi trays in your kitchen? While black plastic items may look more appealing than other colours, a new study has found several potential health risks associated with the use of most black plastics in the kitchen. Conducted in the US, scientists from Toxic-Free Future (a…
Drinking coffee could add almost two years of healthy living to one’s life, according to a new study that reviewed previously published research. The study, published in Ageing Research Reviews journal, found that the benefits of drinking coffee “correspond to an average increase in healthspan of 1.8 years.” Researchers from Portugal suggested that as the…
Low in calories and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, mushrooms make for an excellent addition to your diet and according to new research, eating just five small mushrooms a day could help combat a range of diseases, including heart disease, cancer and dementia. This is due to two key antioxidants – ergothioneine and glutathione….
5 Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, adopting a healthy lifestyle can add up to five years to one’s lifespan while reducing the impact of life-shortening genetic predispositions by 62%. However, incorporating healthy habits into a busy schedule can often feel daunting. Global fitness coach Joanna…
4 Reading Time: 2 minutes According to a study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, adopting a healthy lifestyle can add up to five years to one’s lifespan while reducing the impact of life-shortening genetic predispositions by 62%. However, incorporating healthy habits into a busy schedule can often feel daunting. Global fitness coach Joanna…
Early predictors of dementia are emerging as critical tools for guiding health and lifestyle decisions long before symptoms appear. The Health and Retirement Study, which looked at more than two decades of data from over 45,000 older adults in the United States, suggested that lifestyle, genetics and other factors at 60 years old can help…
A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes. Funded by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, researchers from the Department…
