A new study showed that multivitamins could slow cognitive decline associated with aging. The study, published last Thursday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that over a two-year period, those 60 and above who took a daily multivitamin were observed to have a “modest benefit” when it came to global cognition. Researchers from … Read more
Sleep “Magnesium is involved in various processes that could impact sleep,” says Dr Guy Meadows, co-founder and clinical lead of Sleep School. “It plays a role in regulating neurotransmitters and hormones related to sleep, such as melatonin. Additionally, magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system, potentially reducing stress and promoting relaxation, which are conducive … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States compared the cardiometabolic impact of vegan diets versus omnivorous diets after eight weeks of intervention among adult identical twins. Study: Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins. Image Credit: Foxys Forest Manufacture / Shutterstock Background Plant-origin diets are … Read more
In a recent systematic review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers investigated the associations between nut consumption and fertility outcomes in human adults. Literature from four online scientific databases was collated and subjected to a meta-analysis. Following the full-text screening, four publications comprising 875 participants were included. Study findings revealed that consuming ≥ … Read more
A recent review article published in the journal Foods describes the health benefits and other useful characteristics of different flowering plants. Study: Exploring Plants with Flowers: From Therapeutic Nutritional Benefits to Innovative Sustainable Uses. Image Credit: Shan 16899 / Shutterstock.com Background The use of edible flowers has increased significantly in recent years, mainly because of their nutritional … Read more
“You know we’ve reached peak menopause when Oprah gets involved,” Bardwell says. Influencers have also been quick to get on the menopause bandwagon. The problem is that many aren’t qualified to talk about health, diet, HRT or supplements, Bardwell says. “The content they’re putting out has the potential to be confusing at best and damaging … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers explored the therapeutic potential of the ketogenic diet (KD) for breast cancer (BC). Study: Ketogenic Diet and Breast Cancer: Recent Findings and Therapeutic Approaches. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background BC, the most common cancer in women, is greatly influenced by dietary patterns. The ketogenic diet (KD), characterized by a … Read more
News / Photos / Lifestyle / Rambutan fruit can treat constipation, aid weight loss; know other wonderful benefits Rambutan, a sweet and delicious fruit that resembles lychee has many benefits for gut health and can help in weight …read more Rambutan, a sweet and delicious fruit that resembles lychee has many benefits for gut health … Read more