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Monitoring of Prostate Cancer
19th September 2016 Prostate Cancer Interesting research from Oxford University reported in the September issue of “Incontinence”: Men with prostate cancer who choose to be actively monitored are enjoying a life without the side effects (which include incontinence and erectile … Continue reading
A wonderful Afternoon of Rugby
21st July 2015 I’m eternally grateful to the team at Sale rugby for a wonderful day – thank you so much for the invitation! It’s not often that I get to have an afternoon off from work and it was … Continue reading
Swiss Research Shows Benefits of Vitamin D in Reducing Fractures
A recent analysis of published research from the study of over 31,000 people showed that taking between 800 and 2,00 international units (IU) of vitamin D resulted in 30% fewer hip fractures, as well as 14% fewer fractures of other … Continue reading
Green Tea Helps to Reduce Metabolic Syndrome in Elderly
A study has demonstrated the benefits of including at least 3 cups of tea a day. Overall results were significant and showed an average weight loss of 1.2kg over the 2 month study period and a reduction in waist size … Continue reading
Study Shows Olive Oil has Beneficial Effect on Improving Blood Vessel Function
Patients with atherosclerosis may benefit from adding olive oil to their diet (30ml/day). Studies have show that long term use of this oil improves endothelial function in those with an existing low to medium cardiovascular risk. It is believed that olive … Continue reading
Compounds from Turmeric Have Blood Sugar Management Activity
People wih type 2 diabetes may benefit from turmeric supplements based on a “gold standard” human trial. Daily supplements from curcumin, a natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, have resulted in a significant drop in blood … Continue reading
Apple Peel Extracts May Help with Lowering Blood Pressure
Based upon laboratory studies, extracts from apples may have the potential for lowering blood pressure by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme which is linked with high blood pressure. Whilst further studies are required in order to confirm their findings, … Continue reading
Olive Oil & Mediterranean DIet Linked to Bone Health
Scientists have published the results of a study which looked at the cosumption of med-style diets enriched with olive oil. Over 2 years, they identified that this diet was associated with increased serum concentration of bone formation markers. This suggets … Continue reading
Vitamin D3 May Be Better than Vitamin D2 During Winter Months
Results from a placebo controlled trial have shown that at the end of the study period, giving volunteers the D3 form of Vitamin D did not affect the overall concentrations of this form of the vitamin in their body, whereas … Continue reading