Gestational Diabetes: An Introduction

Gestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM, is a form of diabetes that affects pregnant people. According to the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (1), GDM is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that is not clearly pre-existing diabetes. Having GDM can increase the…

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What Are The Side Effects of Dieting?

A survey last year found that adults will try 126 different diets during their lifetime, with an average of 2-3 a year.[1] The top five diets were the 5:2 diet (intermittent fasting), Atkins and keto diets (very low carbohydrate), a cabbage soup diet and juice cleanses. You will likely have tried…

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An Introduction to the Gut Microbiota

In recent years, evidence has demonstrated the important role of the gut in maintaining good general health. It is thought that this is largely due to the influence of the gut microbiota, the community of trillions of microorganisms that reside along the digestive tract. In fact, our…

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The Effect Of Movement As We Age

We have a population which is growing and living to an older age, so how can we contribute to health in those years? One way which the research has investigated is through keeping active (1). In the context of this article physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced…

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The Role Of Our Gut & Brain In Our Hunger Cues

There is a two-way communication between our gut and brain, named the gut-brain axis, which has several effects on our physiological and psychological health. One way this communication works is through our gut hormones and gut microbiome (1). Research in this area has been growing…

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Everything You Need To Know About Amenorrhea

I’m sure anyone who menstruates can appreciate the physical and mental pain associated with periods and although we may wish they’d go away – their absence can be a sign of a problem which requires investigation. 3-4% of people who menstruate will experience amenorrhea which…

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Nutrition and The Menstrual Cycle

Let’s start with answering what the menstrual cycle is, because a lot of people don’t actually know. Broadly speaking the menstrual cycle is a 28-day cycle the female body goes through in order to prepare for potential pregnancy, but this isn’t always the same for everyone. Typically, there…

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How to Combat Misleading Labelling

Food shopping is overwhelming and exhausting at the best of times and reading food labels adds another layer of complexity which requires time, energy and a solid nutritional understanding. Although there is legislation to protect consumers from false claims, there is still room for clever…

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What Are Polyphenols & The Health Benefits

Polyphenols are a large family of naturally occurring plant compounds, with around 8000 different types (1). They are found in a variety of plant foods including many fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa. Although they are utilised by the plant as protection against UV radiation from the sun…

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Supporting Children’s Mental Health

This week, 1-7 February 2021, is Children’s Mental Health week in the UK, which aims to highlight the importance of mental health within children and young people [1]. If you are a parent, there is absolutely no doubt that you are likely to be finding these current circumstances…

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Taking Care Of Your Bone & Dental Health

Optimising bone and dental health are important in the prevention of several diseases and conditions such as osteoporosis (porous bone), osteomalacia (soft bone) and dental caries (tooth decay) which have the potential to cause us a lot of discomfort. The good news is that we…

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Top 10 Tips To Stay Healthy When Working From Home

If you’re working from home, and finding it difficult to stay healthy, you’re not alone. According to a recent YouGov study, 48% of respondents say they haven’t felt motivated enough to eat well during lockdown1. But rather than focus on what’s not going so well, this article is here to help…

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