Nutrition

The Secret to Longer Life? Scientists Uncover Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Small Fish

The Secret to Longer Life? Scientists Uncover Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Small Fish

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Sarah Carter

Eating small fish whole can prolong life expectancy, a Japanese study finds. Credit: Chinatsu Kasahara In Japan, people habitually eat small fish, ...

Does cycling have a (weight-loss) drug problem?

Does cycling have a (weight-loss) drug problem?

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Sarah Carter

It’s an economic, social and cultural phenomenon. An open secret among the rich and famous, the basis of a new South Park ...

The healthiest supermarket cakes (and the ones to avoid)

The healthiest supermarket cakes (and the ones to avoid)

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Sarah Carter

While most cakes contain a fair amount of sugar, watch out for high sugar content, as this can lead to tooth decay ...

Is matcha good for you? Negative effects, comparison to coffee

Is matcha good for you? Negative effects, comparison to coffee

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Sarah Carter

How to make the best cup of tea You can perfect steeping tea with these tips. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY Thinking about switching ...

Don’t waste your time on calorie counting – it doesn’t work

Don’t waste your time on calorie counting – it doesn’t work

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Sarah Carter

Although the participants reported enjoying the meals equally, there were some important differences in how they responded to them. Those on the ...

nine foods that improve your brain health

nine foods that improve your brain health

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Sarah Carter

The old adage, you are what you eat, applies to both our body and mind. “There’s no doubt that food and mood ...

Anti-inflammatory diet recipes that will help you live longer

Anti-inflammatory diet recipes that will help you live longer

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Sarah Carter

Health and nutrition experts disagree about many things, but there’s one topic on which there’s general consensus: the benefits of eating a ...

What it is, benefits and risks

What it is, benefits and risks

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Sarah Carter

Imagine a diet where no fruit and vegetables pass the lips but plenty of meat is encouraged.  Welcome to the carnivore diet, ...

Foods, benefits and meal plan

Foods, benefits and meal plan

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Sarah Carter

Ignore chronic inflammation at your peril. Recognised as a contributor to many deaths globally, half of these are partly attributable to inflammation-related ...

Can’t resist white sliced bread? Here are the ‘healthiest’ loaves to buy

Can’t resist white sliced bread? Here are the ‘healthiest’ loaves to buy

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Sarah Carter

The humble white sliced loaf has been an essential part of the fabric of British life for around 100 years, when it ...