Food & Drink
Dairy products may prevent chronic disease – latest findings
Milk and other dairy products have been vilified to some extent in recent years, but a new review of the evidence published in Advances in Nutrition suggests they can actually help prevent chronic disease. Continue reading
Specific nutrients affect bone mineral density – new findings
Bone health in older women is negatively impacted by high intake of vitamin E, α-tocopherol and omega 6 fatty acids, according to a study in Nutrients. Continue reading
Vitamin D in food and supplements lead to less progression of knee joint abnormalities
Supplementation with vitamin D over four years has been associated with lower levels of advancement of knee osteoarthritis in a large study in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Fibromyalgia pain reduced by diet says new research
Many symptoms of fibromyalgia improve with a hypocaloric diet, a raw vegetarian diet or a low FODMAPs diet, according to a review of the evidence in the Annals of Medicine. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet and exercise programme improves quality of life for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Combining an exercise programme with a Mediterranean diet improves quality of life and function of women with rheumatoid arthritis who have low disease activity, says research in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
