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Diabetes is becoming increasingly common, and the good news is that early awareness can make a big difference. Recognising the signs and making simple changes to your diet can help protect your health. Some of the most common symptoms include feeling unusually...

When we think about managing our blood sugar, most of us imagine avoiding sweets or cutting back on deserts. But in reality, it’s not just what we eat that matters. It isit how we eat and live. Small, everyday habits can make a big difference in keeping energy steady...

Many of us know the rollercoaster feeling of blood sugar swings (i.e. energy crashes mid-afternoon, sugar cravings after meals, or that “hangry” mood when we’ve gone too long without eating). Over time, these ups and downs can put extra strain on the body.  Certain...

In recent times you may have noticed an increase in the amount of marketing of creatine supplements to support women's health. So what is creatine and do we really need to consider supplementing? What is creatine? Creatine is a compound made up of 3 amino acids that...

A new research paper published in June 2025 studying over 124,000 participants over a range of 8-10 years found that those who consumed a high diversity of 'flavonoid' foods were associated with a lower risk of major chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes,...

It is thought that approximately 10 million people in the UK suffer from some form of osteoarthritis. Over half, experience it in their knees and approximately one third in their hips. Receiving a diagnosis for osteoarthritis is often made on symptoms alone, only on...

The physical act of flying (short or long haul) has a physiological effect on our bodies. For some it may be as simple as experiencing a little dehydration, for others it may make feet and legs swell and for others it can stimulate some digestive discomfort. Further...

Here are 10 things to know about alcohol consumption. Alcohol can remain in our blood for up to 12 hours, in our urine for up to 24 hours and in our hair for up to 90 days! Alcohol is sometimes called ‘empty calories'. This basically means that it does not provide us...

Vitamin K is not often talked about but it is a key nutrient in helping us maintain good health.  There are different versions of Vitamin K (including  K1; K2 MK-4 and K2 MK-7). We make a very small amount of vitamin K via the bacteria largely in our...

If you have ever been tempted by a crash diet promising rapid weight loss you are not alone. The idea of shedding pounds quickly can be appealing, especially before a big event or after indulging a little too much. But here is the truth - crash diets do more harm than...