More evidence that severe gum disease, or periodontitis, may be linked to high blood pressure.
Healthy Living
Health protection for Aboriginal people
By making healthy choices and changing your habits, you can protect your health and stay strong. These healthy choices are good for you for three reasons.
Training the brain to eat less sugar
Computer-based ‘brain training’ programs are all the rage at the moment. Now that same technology has been applied to nutrition to help people eat less sugar
Getting back to fresh fruit
A systematic review puts to bed any health concerns about fruit, finding that whole fresh fruit does not contribute to weight gain.
Will a sugar-tax decrease our sugar consumption?
Research looks at whether tweaks to your environment ultimately reduce sugary drink consumption.
Are dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
Why alcohol is not a good coping strategy during COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
Will dietary supplements increase your longevity?
After a major review of hundreds of clinical trials researchers have found that most dietary supplements offer little benefit in protecting us from heart disease or extending our lifespan.
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk
A study shows that the consumption of sugary drinks, including fruit juices, seems to be connected with a higher risk of cancer.
Social distancing and mental health
Social distancing should not cause an epidemic of mental illness provided people put measures in place to help themselves.