Arguably the commonest mistake people make at Christmas is trying to starve themselves before going into the Christmas dinner. Yes, you might save a few calories, by skipping breakfast, but you’ll probably be so hungry by the time dinner arrives you’ll eat more than you intended, and not taste it either! Opt for a small […]
Lower BMI before bariatric surgery predicts greater post-operative weight loss, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. “Patients should definitely be encouraged to lose some weight already before their obesity surgery. This leads to a better weight management outcome in the future,” says Clinical Lecturer Pirjo Käkelä, Lic.Med., from the University of […]
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There have been a lot of claims pertaining to digestive enzymes recently, that they can do everything from curing depression to helping you lose weight. Behind all of these claims, I believe, is a growing realisation that what we eat affects not just our bodies, but our minds and moods as well. But what happens if […]
Daily omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of birth before 37 weeks by 11 per cent, and reduces the risk of birth before 34 weeks by 42 per cent, according to a new study conducted by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) in collaboration with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the University […]
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As the nights draw and get colder it isn’t unusual to experience a seasonal slow-down, a change in your mood and slump in energy levels. It’s tempting to stay inside and snuggle up under your blankets with a glass of wine and chocolate. But huddling inside may worsen your blues. Doctors have noticed an increase […]
When not to drink grapefruit juice: Have you ever seen the contraindication on your medication – Do not take this medicine with grapefruit juice – and wondered why? Advice from Emma Hammett of First Aid for life. This is because grapefruit juice and the grapefruit itself are frequent culprits in affecting the metabolism of various […]
The European Society of Coloproctology’s (ESCP) Education Committee has launched a new training school to help surgeons continue their professional education and development in the latest techniques of their field. The European School of Coloproctology (ESC) will offer a series of training courses in topics such as laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision and creation of continent […]
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia. A new report, published in the latest issue of the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, reveals that a diet high in fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts and beans, […]
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One in twenty Brits have not eaten a single green vegetable in a MONTH or longer, according to a shocking new report. Nationwide research into the health and diet of Britons has revealed a staggering 68 percent have not put anything green on their plate for over a week, while nearly one in twenty (4 […]
Not just what you eat but when you eat influences body weight. Some of the recent science relating to this topic are being explored on 12th November, 2018 at The Royal Society of Medicine: Chrono-Nutrition-circadian clocks, mealtimes and metabolic disorders meeting. When you wake up in the morning, do you think about what to eat for breakfast […]