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Tackling excess weight and obesity has become a genuine public health issue 1 . Defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as abnormal or excessive...

Dysbiosis is a term for microbial imbalance, usually of the intestinal microbiota or gut flora. This microbiota helps the body function properly, supporting the body’s...

Summer can be a tempting time calorie-wise. Ice-creams, sugary drinks, cocktails, appetizers … all these tend to push up our calorie intake over the summer...

Although summertime may be conducive to rest and relaxation, the hot weather can significantly exacerbate the sensation of heavy legs. When temperatures start to rise,...

Magnesium has until now been mainly known as an essential mineral for nervous system balance, cardiovascular regulation, muscle function and bone health. Now it seems...

For many decades now, the scientific community has become increasingly interested in plants from the Ayurveda system of medicine. One such plant is Coleus forskohlii...

Did you know that the oldest living tree on Earth is Ginkgo biloba ? This legendary tree has survived many disasters over the centuries, including...

The summer months bring many opportunities to share a glass of wine with family and friends. But if alcohol abuse is known to be harmful...

The figures make for alarming reading. Over the last 50 years, there has been a decline of almost 50% in the quality of human sperm,...

Scientists have discovered that vitamin K1, high levels of which are found in green vegetables, helps to maintain the size of the left ventricle of...