Micronutrients are no small topic Matt Whitaker – Researcher and Trainer in Public Health/18 October 2018 The food we consume is broken down into macronutrients, micronutrients, water and fibre. Micronutrients are required in trace amounts for the normal growth, development and functionality of humans. They…
Read moreVaping Pros and Cons. Are e-cigarettes the solution for smoking cessation? Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/4 October 2018 The use of e-cigarettes (“vaping”) has been seen by many as a silver bullet to reduce smoking rates. Many healthcare professionals and influential…
Read moreNatural compounds for blood glucose control Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/27 September 2018 Natural compounds for blood glucose control. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a growing public health concern. It is becoming an increasing burden on the NHS with treatments costing around…
Read moreFood Fortification Author: Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/19 September 2018 With the current contention around further food fortification, this week's blog discusses what fortification is, what products in the UK have added nutrients and what's the debate surrounding it all. Introduction Micronutrients are…
Read moreDon’t weight to start resistance training Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/13 September 2018 The UK physical activity guidelines endorse that both adults (19 to 64 years) and older adults (65+ years) should “undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days…
Read moreEat healthy and save money Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/30 August 2018 There is no doubt that some healthy foods can be expensive, therefore it could be argued that it is difficult to eat well if you are on a tight…
Read moreStress symptoms and management Author: Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/23 August 2018 Now the summer holidays are coming to a close and a new school year is about to begin, it could be a stressful time for some of us. This week’s…
Read moreFood labelling, what to really look for Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/17 August 2018 Food shopping, for some is a complex field. Most food packages host a wealth of information from nutritional data to colour coordination dependent on perceived health implications to lists of…
Read moreType 2 Diabetes Remission Revisited: Why One Size Might Fit All After All… (Sometimes) Author: Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/9th August The DiRECT study, as well as other research, has shown us that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission.…
Read moreWhetting the Appetite – Part Two: Coping with Hunger Cues Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/1 August 2018 In part one of this blog, we discussed how our hormones, nervous system and organs work together to regulate appetite. In part two we look at…
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