A new study has shown that having high levels of omega-6 in the blood can protect against premature death. The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is conducting an ongoing study to determine whether or not the levels of blood linoleic…
From being diagnosed with a brain tumour to becoming ‘Head of Barre’ at Psycle London Rod Buchanan is a truly remarkable person. In 2010 professionally trained dancer, Rod Buchanan was devastated by the news of being diagnosed with a meningioma;…
Juicing: well known as being an easy way to get a bit more fruit and veg into your diet and has also been used as a weight loss aid. But is it actually as good for you as you think?…
Do you know? We didn't think so... Weight loss is one of those things you hear about everywhere; magazines, TV, conversations in hairdressers and cafes. But for so many people talking about it, how many of them actually understand where…
Did you hear the one about breakfast being the most important meal of the day? It sure is, especially for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes! A diet of three meals per day, where breakfast is the largest, followed…
Just like a good Mythbusters episode, researchers have gone and blown the ‘obesity paradox’ theory out of the water. While some schools of thought believed that being overweight didn’t necessarily mean you were at higher risk of heart disease, a…
Summon your inner yogi. Well known for both its mental health and stress-reducing benefits, meditation can still be somewhat of a mystery. But a recent article has shed some light on some of the most common misconceptions around the ancient…
Hey you, why don't you climb stairs to lower blood pressure and strengthen leg muscles.... Yes it might seem like a no-brainer, but climbing stairs is good for you! And it may have even more benefits for postmenopausal women who…
Think you’ve gotta HIIT the gym hard to get weight loss results? Think again. While new exercise trends like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and CrossFit look like the fast lane to weight loss, overly aggressive training could do you more…
Leptin and adiponectin are probably not words you’ve heard of until now. But if you’re planning on a pregnancy anytime soon, they’re probably words you’ll want to remember. Why? Well, your levels of these hormones and their ratio to each…
