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Posted on 12 August 20184 January 2020

Vitamin D supplementation and a higher intake of dairy appears to improve pain and any symptoms of anxiety and depression in individuals with musculoskeletal pain

In September 2018 researchers from Jordan published the results of their study to assess the effect of correcting a vitamin D deficiency on musculoskeletal pain and accompanying symptoms of anxiety … Read more

Posted on 12 August 201818 December 2019

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a poor ovarian stimulation outcome in polycystic ovarian syndrome but not unexplained infertility

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and reproductive outcomes after ovarian stimulation in 607 women … Read more

Posted on 12 August 20184 January 2020

Vitamin D3 and calcium supplementation appears to moderately improve physical performance in frail individuals

In March 2018 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether 4000 IU/day of vitamin D3 supplementation was safe for frail older adults and whether this … Read more

Posted on 12 August 20184 January 2020

A higher intake of fried food appears to increase the risk of benign breast disease, but not breast cancer

In January 2018 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the relationship between cooking technique and risk of breast cancer and benign breast cancer in 237 … Read more

Posted on 11 August 201821 February 2020

Probiotics appear to lower inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis

In December 2017 researchers from Egypt, Syria, Japan and Vietnam reviewed the scientific literature to assess the effect of probiotics in rheumatoid arthritis. Nine studies involving 361 patients were identified. … Read more

Posted on 7 August 20183 June 2020

Probiotic and synbiotic supplementation improves symptoms associated with the metabolic syndrome in pre-diabetics

In July 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effects of probiotics and synbiotics on the metabolic syndrome. 120 adults with prediabetes were divided … Read more

Posted on 7 August 201821 February 2020

Coffee consumption appears to reduce the risk of gout

In July 2018 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess the effect of coffee intake on serum urate concentrations and risk of gout. 130,966 European … Read more

Posted on 7 August 20184 January 2020

Calcium supplementation may increase the risk of dementia in elderly women with cerebrovascular disease

In October 2016 researchers from Sweden and the UK published the results of their study to assess whether calcium supplementation was associated with the risk of dementia. 700 women with … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A pecan-rich diet appears to reduce the risk of diabetes type 2, stroke and heart disease in overweight and obese adults

In March 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to compare a pecan rich diet with an isocaloric control diet similar in total fat and fibre … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A higher nut intake appears to be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and a premature death from respiratory disease, diabetes, and infections

In December 2016 researchers from Norway, UK and the USA published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between nut consumption and risk … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A fruit and vegetable intake of 800g per day appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and an intake of 600g per day reduces the risk of cancer

In June 2017 researchers from Norway, UK and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A lower intake of fruit and a higher intake of fast food appears to be associated with a longer time to fall pregnant and an increase in risk of infertility

In June 2018 researchers from Australia, New Zealand and the UK assessed the effect of diet on the time taken to fall pregnant and risk of infertility.  5,598 women who … Read more

Posted on 6 August 20184 January 2020

A higher intake of fruit, particularly citrus fruits, appears to be associated with a lower risk of endometriosis

In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fruit and vegetable intake and risk of endometriosis in 70,835 pre-menopausal women.  … Read more

Posted on 5 August 20184 January 2020

A higher intake of fruit and vegetables, in particular cruciferous and yellow/orange vegetables, may reduce the risk of breast cancer

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fruit and vegetable consumption with risk of breast cancer in 182,145 women, … Read more

Posted on 5 August 20183 June 2020

Red-fleshed sweet orange juice appears to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome

In July 2015 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of red orange juice, consumed for an 8-week period, on risk factors for metabolic … Read more

Posted on 29 July 201810 January 2020

Chocolate may be associated with favourable health outcomes

In June 2018 researchers from Italy, Austria and the UK reviewed the scientific literature to assess the different health outcomes associated with chocolate consumption. A total of 240 articles were … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Karate and dance improves balance and stabilises mood in individuals with Parkinson’s disease

In December 2017 researchers from Germany published the results of a study to assess the effect of karate and dance training in 37 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. 16 individuals chose … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Tai chi is beneficial in depression, anxiety and in general stress management

In August 2014 researchers from China published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of tai chi on psychological well-being in different populations. 37 clinical trials and … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Iyengar yoga may improve malalignment of the lower extremities during walking and improves emotional wellbeing in adolescents with obesity

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the benefits of yoga on gait, quality of life, physical activity and pain in adolescents … Read more

Posted on 24 July 20184 January 2020

Yoga may reduce high blood pressure levels

In March 2014 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of yoga on high blood pressure levels.  A total of 78 studies and … Read more

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