In this week’s article, we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising:

• Consider a vitamin D supplement alongside breastfeeding, UK government report suggests
• Does exercise and fitness help shape our gut microbiome?
• Could active folate help boost IVF chances? Fertility study backs 5-MTHF over folic acid
• Sugar linked to raised Alzheimer’s risk
•  Antidepressant prescriptions for children on the rise

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Last updated on 25th July 2018 by cytoffice

Kapikacchu, also known as Mucuna pruriens or “velvet bean”, is a legume which is native to Africa and tropical Asia where it is widely naturalised and cultivated. It is one of the most popular green crops in the tropics where the beans are cultivated for food and the leaves are used for animal fodder. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 1st August 2018 by cytoffice

Injuries happen. From tripping on a curb and spraining an ankle, pulling a hamstring during a game of football, to suffering a knee injury such as an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Injuries can happen to anyone, but are more common in individuals who engage in regular physical activity and specifically those who play or compete in sports.

Scandinavian studies show that sports injuries account for 10-19% of all acute injuries seen in accident and emergency rooms¹ with the majority of injuries occurring from sports like football, basketball, volleyball and hockey.² Other injuries requiring treatment include burns, ulcers and pressure sores.
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Last updated on 12th July 2018 by cytoffice