Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish have positive effects on lipid metabolism. Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish are rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, but their health benefits seem to differ. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that Camelina sativa oil reduces the formation of fatty acid derivatives that may […]
As shops reopen, a Priory specialist talks about the changing face of shopping – and why, for some, ‘shopping addiction’ won’t have gone away: Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) or ‘oniomania’ is believed to affect 8-16% of the UK population Any addiction – including shopping addiction – is a way of changing or avoiding emotions, says […]
For many people a visit to their local farmers’ market, which have remained open during lockdown remains one of the highlights of their week. In contrast to the silent, bored-looking queues for supermarkets, farmers’ markets provide a place you can ask British farmers about their produce and growing methods and chat to other locals. Summer […]
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A good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several cancers, according to a new research review. The anti-cancer effects of vitamin D are especially pronounced in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer and blood cancers. In addition, high vitamin D responsiveness can be linked to a […]
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Listening to the patient’s gut. Wednesday 10 June, 12.00pm to 1.00pm Dr James Kinross, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital, will speak during this webinar about the future of personalised medicine made possible by listening to the patient’s gut bacteria. Topics will include comparisons between consumer tests available for gut microbiome and the sophisticated […]
Many people woefully ignorant about food safety risks posed by COVID-19. A new study conducted by researchers from University College London has identified potentially harmful misperceptions about COVID-19 and nutrition. With a number of world leaders spreading dangerous advice about drinking disinfectant or even injecting it or taking antimalarial drugs for COVID-19 prevention despite scientists’ warnings, inoculating […]
74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong backing for action on junk food marketing and promotions. Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions […]
Sir Nicholas Bacon, President of the RHS, welcomes you to Virtual Chelsea. In Chelsea week enjoy highlights and features created by our garden designers, nurseries, ambassadors, Discovery zone exhibitors and florists as we seek to bring a taste of Chelsea 2020 to your homes. See more of Virtual Chelsea at https://www.rhs.org.uk/virtualchelsea […]
How to do sports during the Corona epidemic? Interview with Prof. Henning Wackerhage on the interactions between sports and the coronavirus epidemic. For sports, the current corona epidemic is the biggest challenge of the last 100 years. Henning Wackerhage, Professor of Sports Biology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has therefore analyzed the relationships […]
An estimated 60 million people worldwide have the chronic skin condition, psoriasis, according to the latest results of the Global Psoriasis Atlas (GPA). The Atlas is an international project led by Professor Chris Griffiths and Professor Darren Ashcroft, at The University of Manchester. These latest findings have been published in British Medical Journal (BMJ) today […]