High Omega-3 linked to 5 years longer lifespan

High Omega-3 is linked to 5 years longer lifespan A new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that having higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood predicts a lower mortality rate in people over the age of 65 years. And suggests a potential increase in lifespan of up to … Read more

Should I worry about eating too much soy?

Should I worry about eating too much soy? There is an impression that soy could be a hormone disrupter because it contains plant-based oestrogens called isoflavones. Since soya is used in so many of the new meat substitute foods – from vege-burgers to vege-sausages to vegan ready meals – it’s a legitimate question to ask. … Read more

10 top cancer-protective foods

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10 Top Cancer-Protective Foods Cancer is rightly the most feared disease. Yes, there have been advances in early diagnosis, but once cancer is established, so many of even the modern drugs do little more than extend life by months. So risk reduction and prevention should be top of everyone’s priorities. Keeping active is crucial. So … Read more

2 big lessons from covid to protect your future health

The two big lessons from the pandemic to protect your future health I believe there are two clear lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that are extremely important for your health. They can be summed up in four words: INFLAMMATION BAD — IMMUNO-NUTRITION GOOD This article was written by Colin Rose, a Senior Associate Member of … Read more

Health facts every woman should know

As you get older, changes to a woman’s body bring health challenges Here’s how you can deal with them From about age 50 onwards, changes in a woman’s body bring health challenges you do need to address. The good news is that – if you do – your health can be better than ever, and … Read more