Lorraine Kelly has helped ITV to become a dominant player in the daytime television space, since joining the channel back in 1993. Her enduring appeal has culminated in her landing her own show, the eponymous Lorraine, which sees her interview celebrities and cover lifestyle trends in her characteristically bright and bubbly tone. The presenter may… Read More »
A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease. Share on PinterestA recent study delves into flavonoids, which occur in a range of fruit and veg. Worldwide, more than 1 million people receive a… Read More »
According to scientists, Brits consume, on average, 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. So, in an experiment published last year in the British Medical Journal, U.K. researchers explored whether providing people with the amount of exercise required to burn off the calories in, say, a single piece of mincemeat pie (21 minutes of running) or… Read More »
The UK’s National Health Service is hoping that a new pre-treatment fitness program will lead to better odds of survival for thousands of cancer patients. People who have been diagnosed with the disease are being given the option of entering into a ‘prehab’ regime of three fitness sessions a week, including a mix of high… Read More »
We love blueberries and have some daily with our cereal. They not only taste good but are also good for your health. In fact a new study published in a mainstream medical journal showed that participants with the highest blueberry intake showed improvements in vascular functioning and HDL. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanines. These compounds… Read More »