Why it’s better to exercise before breakfast
Rob Edinburgh, University of Bath Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce […]
Nutrition
Anorexia more stubborn to treat than previously believed, analysis shows
People with anorexia nervosa often see themselves as overweight when in fact they are not. This image depicts a young,
We asked five experts: is cheese bad for you?
Cheese contains saturated fats, but we don’t actually know if that’s what clogs our arteries. from www.shutterstock.com Alexandra Hansen, The
How a better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy
What we eat, how much and how often changes over our lives. milsamil/Shutterstock Alex Johnstone, University of Aberdeen Do you
Should we eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper?
We’re less able to burn fat and process carbs at night. Shutterstock/Dean Drobot Mackenzie Fong, University of Sydney and Claire
Does ‘good cholesterol’ really deserve its name?
Elena11/Shutterstock James Brown, Aston University People with extremely high levels of so-called “good cholesterol” have a 65% higher mortality rate
Intermittent fasting could help tackle diabetes – here’s the science
iordani/shutterstock Nick Lesica, UCL Intermittent fasting is currently all the rage. But don’t be fooled: it’s much more than just
Is it safe to take exercise supplements?
naito29/Shutterstock Philip J Atherton, University of Nottingham and Daniel J Wilkinson, University of Nottingham An Australian woman with a genetic
Uncovering the deeper secrets of every mother’s breast milk
Shutterstock Elloise du Toit, University of Cape Town Investigating the make up and composition of breast milk has been a
Tips on eating to recover after exercise
Re-fuelling after exercise is important for maintaining adequate energy stores for beneficial changes in your muscles (training adaption). Szabó Varga