Understanding Weight Gain. Part One - Physiology Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead In October I was invited to speak at the Diabetes Professional Care Conference on ‘Understanding weight gain and the risks associated with it’. During my research for this talk I gained such…
Read moreNew Year Resolutions Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/3 January 2020 As we welcome in the New Year many of us start thinking about how we can improve our lives, careers, relationships and much more. For some, it may be just thoughts…
Read moreAntinutrients. Author: Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/13 December 2019 Antinutrients or antinutritional factors are “natural or synthetic compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients”. The majority of the research in this area focuses on certain compounds in plant foods which cause…
Read moreConsiderations for a Meat-Free Diet Author: Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/13 December 2019 Vegetarian and vegan diets have gained widespread popularity in recent years with some sources estimating figures have grown by approximately 350% in the past decade. A recent report even…
Read moreDr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/29 November 2019 The impact of being overweight or obese on health is well known, but some of the most widely used ways of measuring this are often criticised. Finding a simple to use and easy…
Read moreBlood Pressure Medication In Evenings Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/18 November 2019 Blood Pressure Medication In Evenings. A recent study that received a lot of media coverage claimed that people would be best advised to take their blood pressure medication in…
Read moreFood Cravings Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/ 4 November 2019 Food Cravings. When we get a food craving it means we have a strong desire or motivation to eat a specific food. Most people have experienced this at some point in…
Read moreMeditation over Medication Author Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/1 November 2019 Meditation over Medication. Meditation is an age-old practice found in various forms in ancient religious traditions however it is most closely associated with Buddhism. It is not solely for spiritual people.…
Read moreNutritional Ketosis & Physical Activity Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/3 October 2019 Nutritional Ketosis & Physical Activity. Glucose is the end result of carbohydrate digestion. For most of us, it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies. If one drastically reduces their…
Read moreMenopause and Weight Loss. Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/29 August 2019 Menopause and Weight Loss. Trying to lose weight during menopause has its challenges. Many women saying that weight loss is hard if not impossible. Pinpointing the exact cause can be challenging…
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