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Young people suffering strokes is on the rise
Experts are warning of an increase in strokes suffered by young people, including those in their 20's, 30's and 40's. The cause of which appears to be down to too much salty food in our diets.
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Changing seasons means your immune system might need a boost
Colds and flu seem to be rife when the seasons change - its down to a combination of shifts in temperature that allow a different group of viruses to flourish, and it's these viruses that make people ill. The daily nourishment of your immune system can make a huge difference to how your autumn pans out so try including some immune-boosting foods in your diet to give your self a head start on the bugs.
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Breakfast is key for parents to ensure kids are well nourished
The old saying goes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's something that nutrition and health experts have been going on about for years but new research has revealed that it is actually vital for the overall health of children and teenagers. According to the study, young people who skip breakfast could leave themselves open to severe issues with development, that could affect them later on in life.
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Maternal vitamin D vital for childhood development
Pregnant women with a deficiency in vitamin D may be putting their children at risk of developmental issues according to new research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
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Pave the way for a successful school year - top nutrients for cognition, focus and mood
Well the kids are back in school (a collective phew from parents), but learning is hard work for our children and it’s a parents job to do everything they can to help them succeed academically and otherwise. After all promoting happiness, health, and focus at a young age can only stand them in good stead throughout their lives. Healthy habits begin early!
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New research says vitamin D3 is twice as effective as vitamin D2
There are two types of vitamin D, D2 and D3. Up until this latest study, which will be published in this month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it's been largely thought that both perform well as a supplement. However for the first time scientists aset out to find out if one raises vitamin D levels in the body more effectively than the other and they discovered vitamin D3 is twice as effective, compared to D2. Now researchers are suggesting guidelines about vitamin D should be changed.
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Described as the #1 supplement you've never heard of that you should be taking
By now most of us have heard of antioxidants and know about their health benefits but it's still important to be savvy about how powerful the antioxidant is that you're consuming and how much you have to consume for it to have any actual effect on the free radicals within your body. Cue astaxanthin (pronounced asta-zan-thin) - often called nature’s strongest antioxidant.
Learn moreWhy is your gut so important to health?
The complex colony of organisms that live in the gut is called our gut microbiome. You may have heard that term banded about a lot in recent years and that is because those in the wellness world are seeing more and more evidence supporting poor gut health as a cause of disease and chronic health issues.
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Teenagers with diets lacking in fatty acids may become anxious adults
Low omega-3 levels in adolescence leads to behavioural problems in adulthood, a new study suggests. Those on a diet lacking the nutrient had slower brain development as teenagers according to results. Find out more in this post.
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