Three scientists from the U.S. have won the 2017 Nobel Prize in medicine for their work in unravelling the mysteries of how our bodies keep time. A report by the BBC, summarised their research on fruit flies, which has helped to explain how ‘molecular feedback loops’ operate in all animals to keep time. The research Read More…
Middle Age Fitness Halves Your Risk Of Stroke
Researchers have found that if men, when middle aged, get themselves in shape, they halve their risk of suffering from a stroke. Researchers have said that even ‘couch potatoes’ that get themselves in shape during their 40s-50s are less likely to have a stroke than those who, whilst having been fit already, stopped working out Read More…
Stress: What Can I Do About It?
Stress relieving tips Listen to music – this can be a great way to feel less stressed. When you feel things are getting to much, listen to some calming music. Music can have a very positive/calming affect on both the body and mind. It can help to reduce your blood pressure as well as lowering Read More…
The healthy taste of summer: 5 top nutrient-packed foods you should be eating now
There couldn’t be a more perfect time than summer to give your diet an overhaul. Eating healthily through the summer months is easy with a whole range of easy-to-grab, in-season fruits, salads and vegetables available to make simple and delicious summery meals. Take full advantage of summer’s nutrient-rich foods and you’ll look and feel your Read More…
Cycling to work could help you to live longer
A daily bike ride to the office could halve your chance of a heart attack according to a major study by the University of Glasgow published in the British Medical Journal. The study tracked the health of more than a quarter of a million people over five years and concluded that cycling to work lowers the Read More…