How to diet properly
What diet works?Well it’s all to do with how you think about food. Research recently highlighted by the BBC, would suggest that before you choose how to diet, you need to know what food type you are.What type am I? Research suggests that there are broadly three...
How to sit comfortably and avoid back pain when driving
Tackling the problem of sitting comfortably when driving and avoiding back pain doesn’t require action as drastic as buying a new car. Instead, there are plenty of practical steps to follow that should help most people get comfortable at the wheel.Some tipsOn the...
Family history of cancer isn’t a death sentence
Is breast cancer hereditary?Family history isn’t such an important factor after all when it comes to breast cancer. You’re as likely to survive it as women who have no cancer in their family, new research suggests.Hereditary factors are reckoned to be responsible...
Gallstones
How to reduce the risksIf you are already experiencing problems with gallstones, or are at risk, then a low carbohydrate diet is recommended.How to help yourselfAccording to research if your diet is high in refined sugar then your risks of developing gallstones is...
Fish oils to help improve children’s behaviour
Can aggression and anti-social behaviour in children be helped by omega 3 fish oils?It’s already known that the fish oils can help adults with criminal or aggressive behaviour but the University of Pennsylvania wanted to find out if the supplements could do the...
Green tea reduces prostate cancer risk
What has research shown?Men who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer can reduce their chance dramatically by drinking green tea every day. Catechins, compounds found in the tea, block cancer cell growth and stop it spreading, say researchers from the H...
Hip Impingement
What is hip impingement?The medical term most commonly used is femoroacetabular impingement, which is the relationship between the acetabular rim and proximal femur.Who will be at risk?It is a common cause of hip pain and is found in athletes, adolescents and...
Knee problems and keyhole surgery
Should keyhole surgery for knee problems be stopped?The procedure, known as arthroscopy, increases the risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (a blockage of the main artery of the lung), infection and even death.What research foundThe benefits of surgery...
Heart failure linked to fructose
Can fructose in drinks and ready-meals lead to heart failure?Fructose - often used as a ‘healthier’ alternative sweetener in fruit juices and drinks - can trigger uncontrolled growth of the heart, leading to heart failure, new research has found.What has research...