We need a variety of different foods and nutrients to keep our bodies happy. Even if we stick to what we think is a healthy, balanced diet it can be difficult to stay on top of everything we need. One expert has warned that many of us might not be getting enough of a specific … Read more
Taking a certain cheap pill daily could help lower your risk of a devastating condition, an expert has revealed. People who keep their vitamin D levels up are less likely to have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, he said. Speaking to Dr Michael Mosely as a guest on his BBC podcast, Just One Thing, researcher Dr … Read more
Heart health is a huge issue in the UK, with cardiovascular disease accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. This includes conditions and diseases such as coronary heart disease, heart failure and strokes. And according to data from the British Heart Foundation, more than seven million people in the UK are currently … Read more
Getting enough sleep at night is a vital part of our overall health and wellbeing. Not only does a lack of shut eye make daily activities difficult but over extended periods of time it can be damaging to our bodies. Despite this, it is thought that around one in three Britons will suffer from sleep … Read more
Vitamins and minerals are important nutrients needed by the body to stay healthy and function properly. Generally, we can get these by eating a healthy balanced diet. However, it might not always be possible to get the nutrients we need this way. Therefore, many people rely on daily supplements. Now an expert has said that … Read more
