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Friday 1 March 2013,By Siski Green

Omega-3 oils help protect against skin cancer

Just when you thought you’d heard enough about omega-3 it’s back in the health news again, this time in relation to cancer. Read On
Thursday 28 February 2013,By Siski Green

Mediterranean diet and heart health

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart problems by nearly a third, say Spanish researchers. Read On
Wednesday 27 February 2013,By Siski Green

The catch with catchy songs

Why did that song get stuck in your head? Because you like it, say researchers. Read On
Friday 22 February 2013,By Judith Wills

Some retro recipe ideas for slimmers

Judith starts to declutter and finds herself transported back to a world of 1970s cuisine Read On
Friday 22 February 2013,By Siski Green

Sleep on it to learn

Sleep helps you process memories and learn new tasks, say researchers. Read On
Thursday 21 February 2013,By Siski Green

Household chemicals linked to osteoarthritis

Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) have been in the news a lot in the past ten years. Scientists have been trying to ascertain exactly what effect these chemicals may be having on our bodies, and now new research from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US, links the chemicals to higher prevalence of osteoarthritis. Read On
Wednesday 20 February 2013,By Siski Green

Modern human skin isn't adapted to our lifestyle

Sun exposure might be the last thing on your mind right now, but actually it's a time when it should be. Read On
Tuesday 19 February 2013,By Dorling Kindersley

The six key benefits of Pilates

Pilates exercises combine strengthening with relaxation; they lighten the load on your spine and joints by correcting muscular imbalances due to bad posture or misuse of muscles and alleviate tension. You’ll rediscover your body’s natural movement patterns and experience six key benefits. Read On
Monday 18 February 2013,By Siski Green

Vascular brain injury and cognitive impairment

Vascular brain injury is an important risk factor in cognitive impairment, according to new research. Read On
Friday 15 February 2013,By Siski Green

Does a cold mean you should steer clear of exercise?

There are plenty of old wives’ tales relating to colds and flu but none relate to whether or not you should or shouldn’t exercise while sick. But, say researchers from Appalachian State University, North Carolina Research Campus, USA, rest is only essential if you’ve got a fever or pain. Read On