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Posted on Mon, 8 Mar 10

Loneliness leaves women heartbroken

Compared to men, women may be particularly susceptible to the effects of poor quality relationships. Whereas men have a lower heart disease risk simply because they are in a relationship, the quality of the relationship is much more important to the health of women. Feelings of loneliness have an important effect on health and, interestingly, are not determined by the amount of social interactions but their quality.

Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 10

Food labelling: information or propaganda?

What if everything you had been told about nutrition was wrong? The health claims on the labels of processed and packaged foods are often misleading and designed to trick you into eating food that is bad for your health, even so called health foods.

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 10

Nutritional supplement may be better option for lowering the pressure

One in five people suffer from high blood pressure which is the third leading cause of death globally. Dietary and lifestyle change is the most effect treatment for high blood pressure yet often medications are used. Medications however are not particularly effective and fraught with side effects which is consequently why up to 50% of people stop their medication within one year. Fortunately there is a safe nutritional medicine that may help.

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 10

Deep breathing more effective than medication

For centuries breathing exercises have been used in traditional medicine practices such as yoga and meditation for health. Now deep breathing has FDA approval as a treatment for stress relief and lowering blood pressure because it may be more effective than diet, exercise and medications.

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 10

Berries benefit your brain

The development of age related diseases of the brain - cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and dementia - are strongly influenced by what we eat (1). Berry fruits such as strawberries and blueberries have the potential to protect your brain against the ravages of aging and even reverse symptoms such as memory loss and mood changes.

Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 10

Is red meat bad for your health?

Red meat does not increase cardiovascular disease may lower cholesterol and is an important source of nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and iron. If eaten lean and in moderation that is. Considering the benefits of lean red meat the popular notion that red meat is bad for you may be somewhat misleading.

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Loneliness leaves women heartbroken

Food labelling: information or propaganda?

Nutritional supplement may be better option for lowering the pressure

Deep breathing more effective than medication

Berries benefit your brain

Is red meat bad for your health?