I am sure you are all aware of the constant controversy surrounding fats in our diet – what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’. However, there is minimal argument surrounding the role of ‘trans fats’ in our diet. Indeed, it is now considered an indisputable fact that they have a detrimental effect on our health.
Last updated on 30th July 2015 by cytoffice
“High homocysteine in the population is associated with a doubling of the risk of developing Alzheimer’s”, commented David Smith, the Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, on a recent BBC Radio 4 programme looking at how supplements that lower the levels of the amino acid homocysteine could help to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Last updated on 22nd July 2015 by cytoffice
In this week’s article we provide a review of recent health related stories that made the news with five items comprising:
Last updated on 16th July 2015 by cytoffice
Kinesiology, also known as ‘human kinetics’, is the scientific study of human movement and muscle testing. It looks broadly at the physiological, mechanical and psychological mechanisms that catalyse our physical and emotional health on a daily basis, and any imbalances that may be occurring.
As mentioned on the NHS website, dry eye syndrome is a “common condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly”. In turn this leads to the eyes drying out and with it the onset of inflammation (swollen, irritant and red eyes). It is estimated that around 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 suffer from dry eyes, and it is more common in women than men.
Last updated on 4th May 2022 by cytoffice
