Food & Drink
Spice blend may help lower inflammation – latest findings
Adding spices to a meal can improve more than just taste as a small study shows spice improves aspects of health by reducing inflammation. Continue reading
Can probiotics reduce psoriatic arthritis symptoms? Latest findings
Probiotics are live yeasts and bacteria promoted as having various health benefits. Usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, they are often described as “good bacteria”. Continue reading
Tryptophan and magnesium may reduce some fibromyalgia symptoms
A Mediterranean diet rich in an amino acid called tryptophan and a mineral called magnesium may reduce anxiety, mood disturbance, eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image in women with fibromyalgia. Continue reading
Low levels of vitamin D3 may be associated with fibromyalgia
Women with reduced vitamin D levels may be more likely to experience fibromyalgia and pain than women with normal vitamin D levels, a research group reports in a top academic journal. Continue reading
Eating more fruit and veg makes bones stronger
An increase in plant food consumption – irrespective of whether meat is eaten or not – is associated with improved bone mineralisation markers in healthy people with normal bone mineral density. Continue reading
