London: Boosting levels of bacteria in your gut could be a new form of treatment against food poisoning, a new study has found. Researchers say that the byproduct of a group of bacteria found in the intestines hinders Salmonella from growing and multiplying. The byproduct, known as propionate, does not activate the immune system’s response to the infection… Read More »
London: Having regular bowel movements often makes people feel lighter, more energized, and ready to enjoy the next meal. One to two bowel movements a day are considered to be healthy, with one after each meal being optimal. If there is insufficient dietary fiber or water in the diet, the feces will move more slowly and there will… Read More »
A hair removal expert has revealed the common mistakes people make when getting rid of body hair – including the disgusting reason why you should avoid shaving. Sydney-born Trish Coulton, who now runs Bondi Body in London, revealed that shaving can leave your body covered in dead skin. Speaking exclusively to FEMAIL, she added that waxing and hair… Read More »
Experts say that the spices used in Indian and Asian food can help speed up the metabolic rate, suppress appetite and even stop fat cells from reappearing after weight loss. They claim a single teaspoon of cumin, eaten every day, can shift three pounds of weight and indulging in a spicy meal made with pepper and chillies has… Read More »
London: Waking up one day and discovering grey hair when you haven’t even hit thirty is a nightmare for many. No need to panic though, here are 11 things experts suggest you need to know about going grey while you’re still young. Your body stops producing melanin: The reason your hair suddenly turns grey is that the cells… Read More »
London: The idea that you can combat some of the worst symptoms of arthritis joint pain with simple dietary tweaks is great, but there has been little or no evidence to back it up. Going online for information is confusing, with hundreds of websites promising to help us ‘eat to beat arthritis’ amounting to little more than fake… Read More »
London: Iron deficiency is a global health problem of ‘epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. Not only is it the most common deficiency across the planet, but it is also the most frequent cause of anaemia – which increases the risk of heart failure. Natalie Parletta, a dietitian based at the University of South Australia, says… Read More »
Islamabad: People looking to shrink their waistlines may want to adopt three simple eating habits to help them get there, new research suggests. The study tracked nearly 60,000 people and discovered that how fast they ate and the timing of their evening meals and snacks appeared to be significant factors in whether they ended up obese or managed… Read More »
Islamabad: From weight changes to impacting pregnancy, symptoms of an underactive or overactive thyroid can be life-changing You’ve undoubtedly heard about thyroid problems, but you wouldn’t be alone if you don’t really know exactly what the blanket term means or what the symptoms are. The small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck can be responsible for all manner of… Read More »
Lahore: A new study has found that green tea can help with weight loss. The debate has long raged over whether the drink impacts people’s waistlines. But a new study by a team of scientists at Anglia Ruskin University revealed when combined with exercise, green tea does help shed fat. To test their theory, the researchers tested a… Read More »