Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Are you overexercising? Why you should work rest into your workout routine
After months of being cooped up thanks to cold weather and omicron, many of us are eager to hit the pavement or gym.
May 25, 2022
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Health
Ramadan: A dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During the month, Muslims abstain from all sensory pleasures (like food and drink, sex, TV and music) from dawn to ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Health
How food preferences are linked to cognition and brain health, and why a balanced diet is superior
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely, shaped by genetics, culture and personal experiences.
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Current evidence does not support vitamin D supplements to prevent disease
Current evidence does not support the use of vitamin D supplements to prevent disease, conclude researchers in The BMJ today.
Nov 23, 2016
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Autism spectrum disorders
Obesity a threat to adults with autism, but there may be help
(HealthDay)—Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater.
Sep 24, 2021
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Dentistry
Teeth hold the key to early diagnosis of eating disorders
Dentists can play a key role in the detection of health conditions including anorexia nervosa, bulimia and Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), according to research from King's College London.
Mar 2, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Increased vitamin C in the diet could help protect against cataracts
Higher dietary intake of vitamin C has been found to have a potentially preventative effect on cataract progression in the first twin study of cataracts to examine to what degree genetic and environmental factors influence ...
Mar 23, 2016
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Health
Q&A: Probiotics, gut bacteria and weight—what's the connection?
My friend insists that taking a probiotic supplement has helped her lose 50 pounds by keeping her gut bacteria in check. Will taking a probiotic in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise help me lose weight?
Sep 27, 2022
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Health
Detox diets don't work, expert says
Detox diets are just another weight loss wonder, says Flinders University's Head of Human Physiology, Professor Simon Brookes.
Dec 11, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Lifestyle choices behind more than half a million cancers in five years
Nearly 600,000 cancer cases in the UK could have been avoided in the last five years if people had healthier lifestyles according to new Cancer Research UK figures announced today.
Dec 30, 2014
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