Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Chronic lung diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the generic name for a cluster of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, either formed of proteins or pigments, that develops slowly and leads to a decrease in vision. It can eventually lead to blindness.
Bone health
The human body is a fine-tuned machine that works best only under certain conditions and is very sensitive to any changes in the inner environment.
Older people don’t need meat for muscle
More contradictory tosh in the media today! “Meat-eating boosts muscle health better than plant-based diets as we age” says the Daily Mail headline – don’t buy it!
Coronavirus: treating the symptoms not the cause
The world is reacting to and treating the health and economic symptoms of the Covid-19 pandemic, but not addressing the cause; says a new UN report. As a result, the report warns, a steady stream of new infectious diseases can be expected in the coming years.
Lab-grown meat – the way ahead?
It may sound like science-fiction, but meat grown in a laboratory is fast-becoming a reality. How popular it will be, remains to be seen.
Is it safe to become vegan in old age?
All your questions about going vegan in old-age answered! Have you ever thought about transitioning to a vegan diet? Well you wouldn’t be alone!
Diet and fertility – why a vegan diet is best
- Pregnancy and Fertility
If you’ve been having trouble getting pregnant, forget about oysters and champagne; the best fertility foods are fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, healthy fats and plant protein.
Vitamin B12 – who needs it?
- Vitamins and Minerals
Everyone needs a regular source of vitamin B12 and for vegans this means a supplement or a good supply of B12-fortified foods.
New swine flu virus poised to cause the next pandemic
- Pandemics
- Pigs
- Swine flu
A new strain of flu with the potential to become the next global pandemic has been identified in pigs in China
