Telomeres are the protective cap at the end of DNA which protects our chromosomes. The length of telomeres shortens with age which raises the intriguing possibility that telomere length forms a key part of the ageing process. Now scientists are looking into how much diet can influence telomere length. Telomeres are one of today’s hottest […]
Could your greengrocer hold the secret to happiness?
Eating fruits and vegetables are good for your health in so many different ways. Now in the first major scientific study of its kind, eating more of these powerhouse foods has been linked to substantial increases in people’s happiness levels. Fruits and vegetables have an abundance of health benefits. But it’s not from lack of […]
Peanut allergy treatment works well when started early
Showing even more promise in effectively managing the serious condition of peanut allergy, new research shows that exposure therapy treatment for peanut allergies may work even better if it is given to children earlier. Peanut allergy is a condition now affecting almost 3 in every 100 children. It is also one of the most severe food […]
Plant-based diets a plus for diabetes risk
Healthy eating guidelines strongly feature plant-based foods at their core for good reasons. Now research has found that following a mostly plant-based diet is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Plant-based foods are consistently linked with good health. But not all plant-based foods could be considered healthy – sugar being a shining […]
“You can’t stop at one” – how salt promotes passive overeating
Saltiness is a taste that can be very desirable in foods. When combined with fat, salt can override the normal ability of fat to promote a feeling of fullness, leading to passive overconsumption. This could explain why salty, high-fat snack foods are so moreish. Weight gain is a complex issue. But there is little doubt that […]
Crazy in the coconut oil: those ‘heart health’ claims need therapy
Coconut oil has had a meteoric rise in popularity thanks to its ‘superfood’ marketing angle. One of the big claims made about its ‘heart health’ benefits has been called into question by a recent review of the scientific evidence. Coconut oil certainly is attracting a lot of attention for its many claimed health benefits. Many […]
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