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Up to half of children worldwide consume energy drinks weekly
New statistics uncovered that up to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks weekly.
Energy...
Why do we fail to keep New Year’s resolutions?
New research has suggested that people may not always want help with sticking to their New Year’s resolutions.
According to YouGov’s recent survey on 2022...
Foods high in flavonoids may reduce Parkinson’s disease mortality
New research has identified that foods high in flavonoids may reduce mortality in people with Parkinson's disease, potentially illustrating how dietary changes can enhance...
Chemicals in plastic may contribute to weight gain
Consumer products made from plastic contain chemicals that may promote the development of weight gain and obesity.
Plastic is found in many consumer products, including...
How timing of dinner and genetics affect blood sugar level control
Researchers conducted a trial to understand the connection between disturbed blood sugar level control and the timing of meals relative to sleep.
Blood sugar level...
Food intervention as effective as medication for lowering cholesterol
Research revealed that “food-as-medicine” is a simple, viable solution to lowering cholesterol in many patients unable or unwilling to take statin drugs.
High cholesterol is...
Combatting chronic skin conditions with nutritional therapy
Nutritional therapist, Tamla Anderson, explains how a holistic approach to wellbeing can mitigate symptoms of chronic skin conditions like eczema.
Our skin is often an...
New study shows that vegan and vegetarian diets are cheaper and healthier
New research from Oxford University reveals that in high-income countries like the US and the UK, vegan and vegetarian diets could reduce your food...
Do keto and intermittent fasting work for women?
A new study from scientists at the University of California Riverside analysed how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular...
Specialised IBS diet plan is less important than expected
A new study has shown that a specialised IBS diet plan that avoids certain types of food and often excludes gluten is not as...
Exploring the correlation between eczema symptoms and gut health
Health Europa speaks to Dr Peter Lio, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and paediatrics, about whether dietary changes can mitigate eczema symptoms.
As the largest...
5:2 diet advice as effective as GP weight management advice
A clinical trial has found people prefer receiving information on the 5:2 diet than standard GP advice on weight management despite both interventions achieving...
How the effects of caffeine impact your short-term health
In a groundbreaking, extensive study, researchers have revealed the potential health effects of caffeine, providing unprecedented insights into the impacts of coffee consumption.
The investigation,...
Cognitive decline potentially mitigated by an anti-inflammatory diet
A study based in Greece has indicated that an anti-inflammatory diet may improve cognitive health, reducing the risk of dementia in later life.
The research...
Experts potentially identify optimal diet for gestational diabetes
Australian researchers have suggested that employing the 5:2 diet for gestational diabetes may be the most effective method for combatting the condition.
In a study...
Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle as we age in a digital world
Maintaining optimal physical condition becomes increasingly paramount as we age; to better understand how to achieve an active and healthy lifestyle, Aquarate discusses with...
Poor diet and lack of exercise could increase dementia risk
An unhealthy diet and lifestyle could heighten the risk of cognitive decline and diseases such as dementia, new research has suggested.
In a study led...
Preventing malnutrition and dehydration in older adults
Dr Anne Holdoway stresses why preventing malnutrition and dehydration among the elderly should be an integral part of patient-centred care.
As we age, our daily...
Low glycaemic diet improves blood sugar levels in diabetics
Following a low glycaemic diet can provide additional benefits to drug or insulin therapy for controlling diabetes, new research has suggested.
A study published in...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 18, which looks at the ever-changing updates and response to COVID-19; covering everything from digital health to gender...
