With the pandemic making Brits more acutely aware of their health than ever, a new study[1] commissioned by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) – The role of prebiotics and probiotics in human health: a systematic review with a focus on gut and immune health – has turned the spotlight on the far-reaching effects that probiotics and prebiotics can have, … [Read more...] about Study reveals effects of probiotics on gut health plus cognitive, mental and heart health
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Are you getting enough fibre?
This month Linwoods Health Foods are on a mission to educate on all things gut health, fibre and digestion. Our digestive system plays a major role in overall health and wellness transporting important nutrients throughout the body. When your digestive health is impaired, you may experience many uncomfortable symptoms and adverse health effects. One key component of … [Read more...] about Are you getting enough fibre?
Pain ahead as nation fails to future-proof musculoskeletal health
People are being brought to their knees by a tsunami of joint problems, and this epidemic of pain is set to get worse because so many people are failing to future-proof musculoskeletal health. That’s according to a new report[1] - Be Prepared to Future-Proof Your Joint Health - commissioned by Deep Relief – the topical pain relief specialists and makers of a Deep Relief … [Read more...] about Pain ahead as nation fails to future-proof musculoskeletal health
The 5 questions to ask before cutting out alcohol for good
If you enjoy a glass of wine on the weekdays with your dinner, or a gin and tonic during date night, you might have had the urge to keep pouring all night long. If you’ve noticed that this has become a reoccurring theme, you might be re-evaluating your drinking patterns. Serious health problems can develop from drinking an excessive amount, such as depression, liver disease and … [Read more...] about The 5 questions to ask before cutting out alcohol for good
Hospital beehives ‘ease fears’ of children suffering life-threatening stings
A hospital has installed beehives to ease the fears of children who have suffered life-threatening reactions to bee and wasp stings. Cork University Hospital has become home to tens of thousands of honeybees in a unique apiary project. And patients will soon be able to watch the insects from waiting rooms via a CCTV camera system installed at entry points to the … [Read more...] about Hospital beehives ‘ease fears’ of children suffering life-threatening stings