December, 2020 - Evidently Healthy

Skin Ageing: Boosting Collagen Levels Among Women

24 December, 202013 January, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 8 minutes When oestrogen levels are low, skin collagen is lost at an increasingly dramatic rate. Phytoestrogens offer a potential way to slow down ageing.

Diet

Battle of the Oats: Steel-Cut vs Rolled

17 December, 202017 December, 2020 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 3 minutes As a minimally processed choice with a nutty taste and chewy texture, steel-cut oats have become an increasingly popular choice in the health/foodie worlds. Here we examine the evidence behind claims that they are a better nutritional choice than rolled oats.

Exercise Muscle health

EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) Training: Fast Fitness or Fad?

10 December, 202010 December, 2020 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 11 minutes EMS training has been popularised in recent years becuase it helps to maximise muscular work in minimal time. Facilities providing it promise everything from increased strength, improved body composition and heart health, reduced back and joint pain, prevention of injuries, incontinence management, postnatal recovery, and cellulite reduction… Here we look for the proof.

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‘Tis the Season to Be… Healthy?

3 December, 202014 January, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 9 minutes Each season brings along its own pleasures and health risks. Here we look at the impact the climatic changes of summer and winter bring, and what you can do to stay healthy.

Reversing the Clock: NAD+ Supplementation and Groundbreaking Gene Therapy to Combat Aging
1 April, 2023
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) are precursors to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular aging. Dr. David Sinclair's research focuses on boosting NAD+ levels to promote healthy aging and potentially extend lifespan. Sinclair's recent study demonstrated reversing aging effects in mice using gene therapy. Combining this with NAD+ supplementation could enhance the effects of gene therapy, but more research is needed to determine the effectiveness and safety in humans. Foods like dairy products, fish, lean meats, whole grains, and legumes can help support NAD+ production in the body. …
Unleash Your Brain’s Power with Acetylcholine: The Secret to Better Memory and Focus
27 January, 2022
Acetylcholine is a target for conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, and may have potential to improve or maintain brain function in healthy people. There is still some mystery surrounding this neurotransmitter though; read on for a summary of what we do know. …
The Simple, Often Overlooked Ways to Optimal Health
13 January, 2022
The holidays are over and a new year is upon us, which is perfect timing for some to renew their efforts to improve health. More often than not, attending to lifestyle basics can provide more substantial health benefits than specific hacks or interventions. We outline four of these simple but powerful measures that could help you or someone you know make 2022 the healthiest year yet. …
The Ultimate Guide to Ginger: Harness the Power of this Superfood for Optimal Wellness
16 December, 2021
Ginger not only adds a warm, zesty kick to many dishes, but has many health-promoting properties. Note, this is not to encourage you to eat a gingerbread housing estate this Christmas. But modern science is providing support for several health claims. …
Eating For Performance: The Importance of Carb Timing
2 December, 2021
Carbohydrates are an important fuel source for the body and the brain, and the primary fuel used during endurance exercise. Besides type and total amount eaten, the timing of intake has a significant impact on the active btoo. Here we explore what happens when you do, and do not, provide your body with carbs before and after exercise. …