Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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How to upgrade your diet with nine easy swaps
- eat better
- eat healthy
- eat well
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
- plant-based diet
- Vegan
If you want to eat a little healthier but don’t know where to start, worry not, these tips will get you on the right track!
Chocolate, cocoa, cacao and our emotions
Why do chocolate and cocoa make us feel good? It turns out there’s a very powerful cocktail of natural compounds that all work together to produce pleasurable feelings and more!
Dementia and diet – what you need to know
- Age Related Health Problems
- Brain food
- Cognition
- Diet and dementia
- Vegan diets
We used to think that old-age dementia just happens to some people but now we know there’s a lot we can do to reduce the risk.
Pandemic potential
- Bird flu
- Chickens
- Coronavirus
- Covid-19
- Factory farming
- Pigs
Factory farms are a breeding ground for disease and may be the source of the next pandemic. It’s time to end factory farming before it ends us!
Vegans and the risk of stroke
- Heart Disease & 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.
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
Covid-19 may be the worst pandemic we’ve seen in 100 years but some scientists fear it may be only a dress-rehearsal for something much worse.
Fibre – more important than you think!
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Pulses
- Wholegrains
