Through advances in molecular and neurobiology, we are beginning today to understand how the complex control circuit for the control of food intake and energy balance may work. Whether it is possible the findings, which were mostly obtained from animal experiments to humans, is not clear.
Participants will discuss a set-point model, which is aimed at [...]
According to the alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware, we Britons exceeded our recommended daily drinking guidelines by over 50% last December. With daily recommended guidelines of 2-3 units for women and 3-4 units for men, Drinkaware found that, on average, both men and women exceeded their guidelines every day throughout the month, with December 10th, the [...]
Indian recipes are not only delicious but in most cases they’re quite easy to make. For the Christmas period, experimenting with new flavours and ingredients is a great way to create meals and dishes which are truly special. Indian recipes are perfectly suited for this, providing a popular and tasty addition to the Christmas buffet [...]
The season of overindulgence is here, after all, tis the season to be jolly! With that in mind, it’s worthwhile knowing that there are certain herbal medicines that can help you in moments of discomfort. For example did you know that milk thistle can provide a natural way to help cure an upset stomach. Based [...]
vitamin e is a fat-soluble vitamin which also acts as an anti-oxidant. This means it aids the body in getting rid of harmful compounds which can damage DNA. These damaging compounds (also known as free radicals) are thought to be a contributing factor to certain conditions including heart disease and cancer, and are also believed [...]
There are various parts of our bodies that for some reason accumulate more fat than others, the stomach being the main villain of the piece. The majority of us have excess fat around our middle, and most just accept it as part of life. The problem is that when belly fat reaches a certain level [...]
Obesity occurs frequently in industrialized countries – particularly under conditions that are characterized by little physical labour and food abundance. In recent years, emerging economies are increasingly affected. Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between BMI and food intake.
The results of the VERA study was a surprise: There was no correlation between the calories and [...]
In an ideal world, everyone would get all the essential nutrients for good health and maximum physical and mental capacity from the food they eat on a daily basis. In the world as it is, a large percentage of the population does not come close to meeting the optimal standards for good nutrition, and an [...]
In modern Britain there are so many gadgets and time-saving devices around, we have all just got used to them and most do not even surprise us anymore. Whilst technology has made living our lives much easier in so many different ways, leading sports-medicine professionals have warned that an overdependence on it could [...]
A recent study about the benefits of drinking pomegranate juice was very informative. The study shows that the juice can lower stress at the office, make one feel much more positive about their work and it can lower the heart rate. A group of volunteers were asked to drink 500ml of the juice each day [...]
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