Reading Time: 9 minutes 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.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes 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.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes “20-second hugs” are purported to offer immense health benefits. There is ample evidence of the potential benefits of interpersonal touch… but the story of the 20-second hug is more nuanced.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Too much inflammation over the long term accelerates the ageing process and contributes to many health conditions. Here are 7 ways of combatting this.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Chronic inflammation is well known to be associated with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. But there are also a number of less obvious ones.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes According to sleep studies, many adults suffer from sleep apnoea. It’s far more serious than leaving you feeling sleepy- it significantly increases your risk of many lifestyle-related illnesses, car accidents- and mortality. Here is the fundamentals of what you can do about it.
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Reading Time: 7 minutes Cardiolipin is a unique phospholipid that has particular importance to mitochondrial function, and therefore the production of energy for the entire body. Research increasingly reveals a diverse range of other roles, too, and suggests that losses are at least linked to ageing and disease. Here is a run down of what we know at this stage… and what to keep an eye out for in future, should cardiolipin prove to be a valuable target.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes How well our mitochondria function has a significant impact on multiple facets of our health. While there is a natural tendency to decline, there are things you can do to help offset this…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking back on the most popular health topics of 2020, according to you.
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Reading Time: 5 minutes 2020, what a year that was. What can we do amongst the continued uncertainly the start of 2021 has presented us? Well, maybe it’s time for a good ol’ New Years’ Resolution. Research suggests they can be more useful than you may think. And we show you some ways of increasing your chance of success.
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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.
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Reading Time: 10 minutes Alternate nostril breathing is a traditional, centuries-old yogic practice used for physical and mental balance, relieving dissatisfaction and unrest. Western science is only beginning to elucidate it’s true potential via effects on the nervous system.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Grounding (or earthing) utilises the earth’s negative surface electric charge for healing purposes. You may be able to attain improved nervous system function, increased metabolism, reduced inflammation and heart disease risk just by putting your feet on the ground…
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Reading Time: 5 minutes PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy may be a simple way to help people experiencing parkinson’s disease, brain injury, depression and a range of other ailments. Here’s what we know…
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Reading Time: 7 minutes PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) Therapy has become popular for a number of common conditions. It is safe and non-inasive therapy. Here we explore the evidence for just how valuable it may be in musculoskeletal health for you or the people you love.
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) peaks 24-48 hours after overloading your muscles, either through excess or eccentric exercise. Inflammation is at the heart of DOMS, and strategies that offer relief often target this.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes IV vitamin drips claim everything from skin brightening to brain boosting benefits. Effects superior to those obtained via diet or other health practices. Here we examine how much stock we can put into these claims.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes The reputed health benefits of controlled infrared radiation from the sauna have been harnessed by a number of companies to produce a startling number of other products you can use with ease. Infrared radiation-emitting pyjamas & outer clothing, underwear, sheets, feminine hygiene products, yoga mats, foot massagers, and eye masks are just a few. Here we’re going to focus on the scientific evidence backing up the claims of infrared clothing, in particular.
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