By Melanie Chisnall How much fresh produce do our bodies need? Ideally, a healthy diet or weight loss plan should include four to five portions of fruit and veggies every day. But eating the same…
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How often should you weigh yourself?
Could weighing-in help you lose weight? A new study found that weight loss is related to how often individuals weighed themselves. So how often should you weigh in? Researchers analysed 2 838 weight measurements (up…
Bleeding risks may offset aspirin’s benefit vs heart disease
Should healthy people take aspirin to ward off heart disease? The notion has been controversial, and the medical advice mixed. But a review of scientific data on the topic Tuesday showed that any benefits are…
5 Reasons why chocolate CAN be part of your diet plan
By ATW Nutrition Coaching EVERYONE who knows about dieting tells you chocolate won’t help you reach your goals. But, who are we kidding? We crave it nonetheless don’t we? It’s SO GOOD! All the head-knowledge…
Age at first menstrual cycle linked to women’s heart disease risk
How menstruation age affects your risk of heart disease Women who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease,…
Lentils with a side of rice: the save-the-world diet?
Coming to dining tables everywhere by 2050: porridge for breakfast, rice for lunch, a dinner of lentils and vegetables, and a single hamburger every few weeks, as a treat. Here is a rundown of the…
3 anti-ageing tips for your hands, neck & chest
By Chantelle Bester Our bodies may be covered most of the time, but some areas can age as quickly as your face. Here’s what to look for: Hands Merely moisturising your hands alone is not…
AI beats expert doctors at finding cervical pre-cancers
Artificial intelligence may be poised to wipe out cervical cancer, after a study showed on Thursday computer algorithms can detect pre-cancerous lesions far better than trained experts or conventional screening tests. According to the World…
Banish love handles with side plank crunches
By Melanie Chisnall Adios, love handles! Planks and crunches are two incredibly powerful ways to get rid of those jiggly bits along the sides of your midsection. Together they make a dynamite move that’s more…
Top 10 hottest nutrition trends in 2019
Natural Grocers, America’s Nutrition Education ExpertSM, surveyed more than 70 of the company’s nutrition experts and pored over the latest research to identify the expected top 10 breakout trends in nutrition and health in 2019. Here…