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  • Flatlay of colourful, healthy food: a bowl of salmon, quinoa and salad in a blue bowl on a dark blue table with red cabbage, blueberries, olive oil and laid on the table.
    21 August 2025

    Do you need GLP-1 medication?

    Repurposed diabetes drugs, like Mounjaro, have become popular recently for their weight loss effects. However, last week’s news that prices are going to jump for private prescriptions may force individuals to consider their ongoing use. Are they really a solution to the obesity epidemic? Were they ever? In this blog, we’re going to dig into this topic, what GLP-1 receptor agonists actually do, ...
  • Fresh green peas in a ceramic bowl, pods, on an old wooden surface. Replacing processed red meat from your diet with beans, peas and nuts may help lower dementia risk.
    21 August 2024

    In the news - health & nutrition research

    In this week’s article, our nutritional therapist, Annie, provides a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition-related articles in the news: Are children with ADHD at higher risk of nutrient deficiencies Consumption of processed red meats linked to dementia Sugar can increase biological ageing, while antioxidants can reduce it Low magnesium levels as a risk factor for dis...
  • In the news - summer wellness health & nutrition news
    19 June 2024

    In the news - summer wellness health & nutrition news

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent summer wellness health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: Can colourful fruit and veg protect your skin from sun damage? Trees could be the secret to adolescent mental wellbeing 30 minutes of physical activity per day may help reduce the risk of prolonged sitting Beating jet lag with ...
  • In the news - health and nutrition research
    7 February 2024

    In the news - health and nutrition research

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: A mix of cardio and strength training benefits cardiovascular health. Supplements could play an important role in preserving cognitive functioning. Higher intake of antioxidants linked to reduced pain. Long-term weight gain less on a low-carb ...
  • Close up of feet walking on a boardwalk at a summer sunset
    16 August 2023

    In the news - health and nutrition research

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles, which all focus on aspects of healthy ageing. We analyse four items comprising: Dietary flavonoids intake may delay the biological ageing process Vitamin D may reduce inflammation in the ageing population Just 20 minutes of brisk walking can bring mental health benefits Omega-3...
  • Bunch of beetroot on a dark background
    5 April 2023

    In the news - health and nutrition research

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: Omega-3 fatty acids can play a supportive role on muscle healing and regeneration. Purple vegetables and tubers may have a protective role against type 2 diabetes. Probiotics may support against menopause-related disease. Time restricted eatin...
  • Woman eating healthy smoothie bowl
    11 January 2023

    In the news – health and nutrition research

    In this week’s blog we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: Probiotics taken alongside antibiotics can help to preserve gut diversity Dark chocolate may support mood via the gut-brain axis Flavonoid intake could reduce cardiovascular risk Flavanol intake may be associated with slower cognitive decline T...
  • happy girl topping up her vitamin d, enjoying life and freedom in autumn in nature
    21 September 2022

    Vitamin D: 100 years on

    2022 marked one hundred years since Elmer McCollum and Marguerite Davis, two biochemists, reported their discovery of a substance they would name - vitamin D. It was also the year that the connection between sunlight and vitamin D was made. A century on, and vitamin D continues to be at the forefront of research and the science has evolved rapidly, uncovering more and more about its benefits to...
  • In the news – health and nutrition research
    3 August 2022

    In the news – health and nutrition research

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: You can't exercise away poor dietary choices, study finds Study: Vitamin D deficiency raises risk of death from COVID by 50% Vitamin B6 may reduce anxiety symptoms, study shows Whether you're 18 or 80, lifestyle may be more important than ...
  • In the news – health and nutrition research
    26 August 2021

    In the news – health and nutrition research

    In this week’s article we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising: Hidden immunity benefits of a plant-based diet Red wine helps lower blood pressure, study reveals Poor nutrition a risk factor for cognitive decline & dementia, says KCL team Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial for Your Health and Mood ...
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