Canola oil is the third most used cooking oil in the world, falling just behind palm oil and soybean oil in terms of global consumption. But did you know that before the oil was a staple of almost every recipe you’ve ever followed, it was used to lubricate things like warships and aircraft during the … Read more
What we eat plays a huge role in our overall health and wellbeing. Some foods are known to raise our risk for certain conditions and should therefore be eaten in limited amounts, while others can actually help keep us healthy and protect against certain diseases and issues. The phrase “superfood” has been thrown around a … Read more
Millions of Britons are currently living with arthritis and other joint problems. Depending on the type of arthritis it can cause issues such as pain, inflammation, joint stiffness, and even difficulty moving. There is no cure for arthritis, however, there are ways to both reduce your risk of the condition and ease symptoms. With this … Read more
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects almost one million people in the UK. It is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. Therefore, it can lead to issues with memory, as well as behavioural and personality changes. In some cases it can also affect mobility. … Read more
A study has found that about a spoonful of olive oil a day could lower the risk of dying from dementia. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open on Monday, observed more than 90,000 adults in the U.S. over 28 years, 65 per cent of whom were female. The mean age was 56 at … Read more
A daily spoonful of olive oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” could be a lifesaver. This monounsaturated fat is packed with healthy chemicals and antioxidants not found in processed or animal fats. Research suggests that switching to olive oil can offer a host of health benefits. One of the most well-known uses of olive oil is … Read more
