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Monday 17 June 2013,By Siski Green

Want to sleep better? Stick to one glass with dinner

Heavy drinking sessions associated with insomnia in older adults. Read On
Monday 17 June 2013,By Siski Green

How to cope with travel sickness

Getting away from it all? Ward off travel sickness with these simple techniques. Read On
Friday 14 June 2013,By Judith Wills

Green sludge, anyone?

At the start of the summer silly season for diets, Judith takes a look at some of the new crop on offer. Read On
Friday 14 June 2013,By Lesley Dobson

Vitamin D and hypertension

Vitamin D, or the ‘sunshine vitamin’ as it’s sometimes known, is vital for healthy bones, our immune systems and possibly asthma and a range of other conditions. Now a new study has found that it is also important for our blood pressure. Read On
Thursday 13 June 2013,By Siski Green

OA and body clocks

Breakthrough in understanding of osteoarthritis could lead to better treatments Read On
Wednesday 12 June 2013,By Siski Green

Vegetable oil isn’t so bad after all, say experts

New research from the USA has found that there are several vegetable oils – those taken from plants – that are healthy. Read On
Tuesday 11 June 2013,By Siski Green

Small changes equal big stroke risk reduction

You may not have come across the American Heart Association’s ‘Life’s Simple 7’ – it’s the name the association uses to describe the seven factors that increase or decrease stroke risk. Each of the seven factors are things you can change by adapting your lifestyle and according to new research, changing even one of these seven factors will reduce your risk of a future stroke. Read On
Friday 7 June 2013,By Lesley Dobson

A vegetarian diet could help you live longer

Eating no meat – or less of it – could give a significant boost to your health, especially if you’re male. Read On
Friday 7 June 2013,By Judith Wills

Veggie or Med? - I know which I'd choose

With two big diet reports hitting the headlines, blogger Judith Wills knows which advice she would rather follow Read On
Thursday 6 June 2013,By Siski Green

Biscuits are hidden source of salt, say experts

When someone says salty foods you might think they mean crisps, or chips, or peanuts. But according to new research from CASH, the scientist-led group Consensus Action on Salt and Health, biscuits are the surprising source of salt hiding in your cupboards. Read On