Category: Health

It’s no secret that our dietary choices influence our physical and mental well-being. However, you may need to realize that your meals’ timing can be just as crucial.  While we often attribute weight gain solely to calorie consumption, recent research has uncovered the significance of meal timing in this equation. In June 2020, the […]

“This is not a Vanity Fair. This is a political body in which governments are represented,” he told UN News in an exclusive interview.  “What matters is that [countries] are represented by someone that can [rise to] the present moment,” he said, and added: “So I’m not so worried about who’s coming. What I’m worried […]

The chief of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to offer more information on the origins of COVID-19 and is ready to send a second team to probe the matter, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. “We’re pressing China to give full access, and we are asking countries to raise it during their bilateral […]

If you’re a red meat enthusiast, no matter how many warnings circulate about its health hazards, parting ways with it seems nearly impossible.  Just like some continue to smoke despite the dire warnings on cigarette boxes, meat lovers find it challenging to forgo the succulent pleasure despite the connections to severe diseases. Before we […]

Health passports were developed to help patients better communicate their needs with medical staff by allowing people to record details about their disability or health condition. They are sometimes known as a communication passport, healthcare passport or a hospital passport and can be digital or on paper. Autism health passports were specifically designed with the […]

Many banana enthusiasts promptly remove the peculiar strings from the fruit when peeling it. However, there are compelling reasons to retain and consume them.  Interestingly, these threads even have a Hebrew name – shifa. Naturopath Yifat Avikasis explains that these threads are pivotal in transporting vital nutrients throughout the banana, including sugars, amino acids, […]

Influenza is a seasonal virus that emerges and peaks in winter, so with evenings shortening in the UK, it’s time to think about flu again. Countries in the northern hemisphere closely monitor flu trends in Australia, because this helps predict how winter flu season might play out there. Flu viruses are monitored to keep track […]

Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, serving as the spark that ignites their day.  For coffee lovers, sipping on a cup of espresso isn’t just about kickstarting the morning; it’s about nurturing a beautiful habit.  Study: Espresso delivers far more than a caffeine buzz A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University […]

More than 15 million women are in employment in the UK right now, which means menopause is undoubtedly a workplace issue. And while there has been enormous progress made in the UK at workplace level in this area, many women still experience a lack of support when trying to manage symptoms such as fatigue, hot […]

Oats are a dietary gem, teeming with nutritional richness and numerous health perks. Whether you enjoy them as a creamy porridge or as a versatile ingredient in yogurt, stews, meatballs, soups, cakes, or cookies, the benefits of oats are undeniable. Whole-grain oats, although requiring a bit more time to prepare, outshine their instant counterparts […]