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Low carb vs low fat – it’s a draw

Low carb vs low fat – it’s a...

New research adds to the body of evidence that neither...

Brain-boosting yellow foods

Brain-boosting yellow foods

Research at the University of Illinois has found that children...

Probiotic promise for pregnancy complications

Probiotic promise for pregnancy complications

Probiotics taken during pregnancy at specific times potentially help lower...

Home workouts just as good as gym

Home workouts just as good as gym

You don’t have to join the gym to live longer,...

Super ’shrooms

Super ’shrooms

Mushrooms contain higher levels of two antioxidant compounds, known as...

Danger in your drink?

Danger in your drink?

If you know an energy-drink-loving teen, it could be time...

Wine glass size on the rise

Wine glass size on the rise

Feel like you’re drinking more wine than you were a...

Tipping the scales on diabetes

Tipping the scales on diabetes

Could a strict energy-controlled diet really kick type 2 diabetes...

Extra exercise benefits…

Extra exercise benefits…

… for your brain We’ve long known that brain training can...

Too much salt bad for mouse brains

Too much salt bad for mouse brains

A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to...

Ditch the phone for a longer sleep?

Ditch the phone for a longer sleep?

Excessive smartphone use may be interfering with teenagers getting enough...

Berries and tea to ward off diabetes

Berries and tea to ward off diabetes

Eating lots of antioxidant-rich food potentially lowers your risk of...

Get moving to lift mood

Get moving to lift mood

Exercising for as little as one hour a week helps...

Go nuts for heart health

Go nuts for heart health

You may have already heard that eating nuts is good...

Pick a colour and get happy

Pick a colour and get happy

Could the latest cure for the blues be colouring in?Who...

Jamie Oliver slashes sugar

Jamie Oliver slashes sugar

The introduction of a levy on sugary drinks across UK...

Relax, food in packaging is safe

Relax, food in packaging is safe

Chemicals from food packaging aren’t a risk to health, according...

Drink stinks

Drink stinks

Crummy water fountains at Wellington parks and playgrounds are a...