Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Fishy tales – you don’t need fish oil supplements
- Fish
- Fish oil
- Omega-3
- Vegan diets
Health claims for fish oils do not stack up, you are better off eating more fresh veg.
News flash – go vegan to combat menopause
- Menopause
Two new studies show how a low-fat, vegan diet with soya can reduce menopausal hot flushes.
Humans spread covid to deer
- coronavirus covid-19
- Zoonoses
Slap-dash
- Diabetes
A wholefood, plant-based diet (WFPBD) improves the health of people with type 2 diabetes.
Bird flu causing cat deaths across Poland
- Bird flu
- Zoonoses
WHO says…
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vegan diets
WHO have updated their guidelines on healthy eating recommending that we eat less fat and get our carbs from wholegrain foods, fruit, veg and pulses.
The benefits of plant-based diets
- Arthritis
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Vegan diets
Three studies from 2023 show how a healthy plant-based diet can offer wide-ranging health benefits.
Go vegan to live long and prosper
- Vegan diets
Two studies show the key to a healthy old age Is a healthy plant-based diet.
Inflammatory material from meat and dairy linked to chronic diseases
- Meat
- Vegan diets
Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods can help reduce inflammation, a key feature of many diseases.
MIND how you go… plant-based to combat dementia
- Age Related Health Problems
- Dementia & Alzheimer's
- Vegan diets
A healthy vegan diet, rich in berries and green veg, could help protect against dementia.



