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Gut microbes and nutrition

Gut microbes and nutrition

In addition to helping themselves to energy from the food we eat, gut microbes are essential to the availability of nutrients for ourselves. Gut bacteria help us break down complex...

Gut microbes and nutrition

In addition to helping themselves to energy from the food we eat, gut microbes are essential to the availability of nutrients for ourselves. Gut bacteria help us break down complex...

One course of antibiotics disrupts gut microbiome for a year

One course of antibiotics disrupts gut microbio...

A single course of antibiotics is strong enough to disrupt the normal makeup of microorganisms in the gut for up to a year, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance, says research...

One course of antibiotics disrupts gut microbio...

A single course of antibiotics is strong enough to disrupt the normal makeup of microorganisms in the gut for up to a year, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance, says research...

Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy, study finds

Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy, stud...

Written by Ana Sandoiu Published: Thursday 5 January 2017 This page was printed from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315025.php Mounting evidence emphasizes the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. New research suggests that the...

Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy, stud...

Written by Ana Sandoiu Published: Thursday 5 January 2017 This page was printed from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315025.php Mounting evidence emphasizes the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. New research suggests that the...

Researchers suggest that an afternoon nap of around 1 hour may boost cognitive functioning in older adults.

Hour-long naps may boost mental ability for old...

Written by Honor Whiteman Published: Monday 9 January 2017 This page was printed from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315097.php A new study brings some good news for older adults who enjoy an afternoon nap,...

Hour-long naps may boost mental ability for old...

Written by Honor Whiteman Published: Monday 9 January 2017 This page was printed from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315097.php A new study brings some good news for older adults who enjoy an afternoon nap,...

Study links nutrition to brain health and intelligence in older adults

Study links nutrition to brain health and intel...

A study of older adults links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of "crystallized intelligence," the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has...

Study links nutrition to brain health and intel...

A study of older adults links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of "crystallized intelligence," the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has...

Beef vs. bugs: Which is most nutritious?

As the importance of sustainability becomes clearer, the "bug or beef" debate is likely to grow in volume.  If farming and fishing are not sustainable Continue reading

Beef vs. bugs: Which is most nutritious?

As the importance of sustainability becomes clearer, the "bug or beef" debate is likely to grow in volume.  If farming and fishing are not sustainable Continue reading