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Vegans and the risk of stroke
Stroke is a serious condition but also one that we can help to prevent through diet and lifestyle changes. A healthy vegan diet can reduce several risk factors for stroke and may even reverse atherosclerosis, a major danger for stroke.
Do feminists drink dairy?
- Cow's milk
- Cows - Dairy
Do you know how cow’s milk is produced? Would you carry on drinking it if you knew what goes on behind the closed doors of the modern dairy farm?
Elusive selenium
Selenium is a mineral that is absolutely crucial to our health but we need only microscopic amounts of it.
Top 10 festive foods
- Chocolate
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Heart health
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Nuts and Seeds
Find out which top 10 festive foods can help you stay happy and healthy this Christmas
Basil, oregano and rosemary – aromatic health boosters
- Basil
- Digestion
- Herbs
- Immunity
- Oregano
- Rosemary
Basil, oregano and rosemary – this trio of fragrant herbs is very popular because they don’t just taste great, they also have some amazing health benefits.
Bird flu – the next pandemic?
- Age Related Health Problems
- Bird flu
Fibre – more important than you think!
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Pulses
- Wholegrains
Diabetes – how to prevent and treat it through diet
- Diabetes
- Diets
- Vegan diets
Diabetes type 2 is a serious health condition that can make your life miserable. The good news is, it’s preventable and, should you happen to have it already, it may be reversed through a lifestyle change.
How to get a good night’s sleep
- Age Related Health Problems
- Alcohol
- Antioxidants
- Menopause
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Tea and Coffee
- Vegan diets
- Wholegrains
Getting enough sleep is vital for good health and reduces the risk of many common diseases, keeps your brain and digestive system healthy and supports your immune system. However, many of us are falling short. What can you do to get a better night’s sleep and can any foods offer help?
Cholesterol – is it all bad?
- Fats
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Vegan diets
We all need some cholesterol in our bodies to keep them working normally but too much can clog up our arteries and lead to serious health problems. By making some simple, positive changes, most people can keep their cholesterol levels healthy.