Scientific Wellness Blog

Posted on Fri, 26 Oct 12

Eating more pulses vs. eating less

A study comparing advice to eat more pulses (yellow peas, chickpeas, navy beans and lentils) to calorie restriction found eating more pulses was more effective for improving peoples overall health.

Posted on Mon, 22 Oct 12

Omega-3 for a bigger, better brain?

A clinical study involving 281 people aged 65 years or older has found that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent brain degeneration with age.

Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 12

Vitamin D for colds: not effective?

A recent clinical trial has been reported in the media as evidence that there is no effect of vitamin D supplementation against colds and flu. But the headlines are misleading.

Posted on Tue, 16 Oct 12

Herbs and natural supplements for anxiety

A comprehensive review article of natural medicines for anxiety has highlighted some important benefits of herbal and nutritional treatments over drugs.

Posted on Tue, 16 Oct 12

Echinacea prevents the common cold

Previous studies have found the herbal medicine Echinacea generally effective for the acute treatment of the common cold and a new report suggests taking Echinacea through winter helps ward off colds too.

Posted on Sun, 30 Sep 12

Chocolate Eaters Lower Stroke Risk

More evidence that eating chocolate cuts stroke risk from a new study in middle aged men.