The UK Government have recently announced a welcomed increase in funding for Alzheimer’s and Dementia research as the UK hosted the first G8 dementia summit to lead international action on tackling the condition.
We look at a number of recent nutritional related research studies related to Alzheimer’s, Dementia and cognitive functions. Continue reading
Last updated on 7th November 2017 by cytoffice
The latest research from Southampton University has further underlined the importance of Vitamin D for children and pregnant women. The research was published in the January edition of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The study comprised 678 mothers in the later stages of pregnancy and was noted as “one of the largest and best characterised such studies globally.” Continue reading
This is the second (and final) part of an in-depth article on ‘Paleo’ Lifestyle and specifically ‘Paleo Diet’ provided by Geoff Bond. In part one Geoff outlined how considerable changes in our typical modern diet compared to Paleo times are considered important factors in a dramatic rise in ‘modern’ ailments from obesity and diabetes to heart disease. Continue reading
Subtitled ‘Optimum Health from an Evolutionary Viewpoint’ Geoff Bond provides a fascinating and in-depth article on ‘Paleo’ Lifestyle and specifically ‘Paleo Diet’. A science graduate of London University, Geoff later experienced at first hand the cultural and eating habits of indigenous peoples all around the world. As a nutritional anthropologist, Geoff studies human origins and our ancient nutritional heritage. Continue reading
A review of recent health related research stories that made the news with five items comprising: ‘Apple-a-day call for all over-50s’; ‘Eating nuts linked to healthier, longer life’; ‘Research reveals how cooks can maximize fruits and vegetables cancer-fighting compounds’; ‘Ulcer drugs linked to vitamin B12 deficiency’ and ‘Dad’s diet before conception plays crucial role in long-term health of offspring’. Continue reading
