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Diet rich in vegetables, whole grains and beans ‘cuts bowel cancer risk’

A diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils can cut the risk of bowel cancer in men by more than a fifth, research suggests. A new study on 79,952 men in the US found that those who ate largest amounts of healthy plant-based foods had ...

29 Nov 2022 at 10:47

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Resistant starch may help ‘prevent cancer’ – here’s how and why to get more into your diet

Most people wait until bananas turn yellow before eating them, but a new study suggests eating the fruit while it’s still green could have some interesting health benefits. That’s because unripened bananas contain more resistant starch, which ...

26 Jul 2022 at 14:52

Health & Wellbeing

Changes you can make now to protect your heart in your 60s

This year’s World Heart Day on September 29 saw people all over the world pledge to walk, run or cycle around a heart-shaped route, highlighting one of the factors that can help improve your cardiovascular health and prevent problems later ...

29 Sept 2022 at 08:30

Health & Wellbeing

4 nutrition myths we all need to stop believing

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling phrases like ‘foods to make me lose weight’ or ‘how to lose weight fast’, you may have stumbled across some questionable tips out there. When it comes to food and nutrition – especially in the ...

10 May 2022 at 08:55

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Can you lower your bowel cancer risk? Experts warn obesity and alcohol to blame for rise

Obesity and alcohol are leading to higher rates of bowel cancer cases among young people in the UK, researchers have warned. A new study published in journal Annals of Oncology, looked at cancer death rates across Europe and the ...

29 Jan 2024 at 10:57

Health & Wellbeing

5 reasons you’re more likely to have a heart attack in winter

The cold, dark days of winter might be depressing, but did you know they can seriously affect your heart health, too? You’re twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke during a cold spell. Research by scientists at the ...

27 Dec 2023 at 08:00

Health & Wellbeing

Rosemary Shrager: ‘Dark days bring you down, especially when you’re older’

It was a dark, chilly, rainy day and – full of cold – Rosemary Shrager didn’t want to get up. But, like most of us, the 72-year-old celebrity chef and author couldn’t lounge in bed all day – she had appointments to get to. ...

28 Nov 2023 at 10:24

Healthy living could add an extra five years to life – study

People genetically predisposed to a shorter life could live around five years longer if they followed a healthy lifestyle, scientists have discovered. In the first study of its kind, experts explored how the odds of ...

29 Apr 2024 at 23:30

Health & Wellbeing

8 things all men should do for their health today

Not all men are the strong silent type. But stereotypes usually exist for a reason, and experts believe some men’s silence can stop them seeking early help for health problems. This may have a bearing on the fact ...

10 Jun 2024 at 09:00

Health & Wellbeing

Can you really ‘reverse’ type 2 diabetes? Here’s what the experts say

Ever read claims that type 2 diabetes can be ‘reversed’ and wondered if it’s true? More than five million people are believed to be living with diabetes, 90% of whom have type 2, according to Diabetes UK. While ...

07 Jun 2024 at 07:30

Health & Wellbeing

New year resolutions that aren’t focussed on weight loss

As soon as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, many start uttering the words ‘the diet starts now’ or ‘this is the year I’m going to get to my goal weight’ – and our screens are inundated with ‘hacks’ ...

29 Dec 2023 at 10:33

Health & Wellbeing

Can you boost your summer immunity and avoid all the bugs doing the rounds?

With new Covid strains doing the rounds, whooping cough cases on the rise and people coming down with horrible colds and flu, it seems we’re in for a summer of bugs. So, is there anything we can do to boost ...

12 Jul 2024 at 13:47

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