Food & Drink
Low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation and disability
Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, according to research in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. Continue reading
Can chocolate improve bone health?
Chocolate may not have an effect on bone loss for older women after all but it does positively impact on bone growth of teenagers, says a review of the evidence in Nutrients. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet improves bone health of women with fibromyalgia
Adopting a Mediterranean diet should be considered by women with fibromyalgia after new research finds it is an effective way of staving off osteoporosis in this group. Continue reading
Evidence review questions if salt to blame for rising levels of autoimmune disease
Autoimmune disease is increasing in Western countries and salt could be part of the problem, according to a review of the evidence in Nutrients. Continue reading
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids impact on lupus activity outlines new research
Higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with reduced lupus activity and better quality of sleep, says a study in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
