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It can take antidepressants up to six weeks to kick in, but findings of one small study indicate improving diet can help to alleviate symptoms of depression in as little as three weeks. The randomised controlled study, published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE on Wednesday, followed 76 Australian adults aged between 17 and 35

High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against a person’s artery walls is consistently too high. This can hike a person’s risk of developing life-threatening complications such as heart disease. It is well understood that diet plays an essential role in controlling blood pressure. Recent evidence backs drinking a certain fruit juice.

After finishing seventh in the Arnold Strongman Europe contest earlier this month, the four-time World’s Strongest Man, Brian Shaw, has decided to change up his diet. Shaw took Men’s Health through his pre-contest daily diet in an interview last month, which included close to 10,000 calories and a ridiculous amount of rib-eye. But now all

New research from King’s College London has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates has improved certain gut symptoms and improved health-related quality of life for sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In a paper published today in Gastroenterology a team of researchers carried out a trial of a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides,

High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against a person’s artery walls is consistently too high. Overtime this can hike the risk of cardiovascular complications. It is well understood that certain dietary approaches can mitigate the risk of high blood pressure. Evidence backs a diet high in protein. A long-term study concluded

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes the body to lose control of the amount of sugar in the blood. The body doesn’t respond to insulin properly, or many not produce enough, and this causes blood sugar levels to become too high. If the condition is left untreated, serious complications could occur. What a

Stomach bloating describes what happens when too much gas fills up a person’s gastrointestinal tract. People tend to experience a stretchy, puffy sensation in their tummy, accompanied by painful abdominal cramps. While cutting out foods known to cause wind may reduce the risk, it’s no use if the bloating has already taken effect. A certain

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been associated with less cognitive decline over five years in older adults in the United States, according to a new study led by University of Maine and the University of South Australia researchers. The study, conducted by researchers Alexandra Wade, Merrill Elias and Karen Murphy and published in the

Gym, tan, keto! Vinny Guadagnino opened a separate Instagram account, @ketoguido, in October 2017 to show his progress on the ketogenic diet and share tips. As his amazing before and after photos and body fat percentages show, progress has certainly been made! The Jersey Shore star dropped 50 pounds since starting his weight loss journey

High cholesterol happens when a person has too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in their blood. It is strongly tied to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. A build-up of cholesterol can block a person’s blood vessels, making them more likely to

TYPE 2 diabetes means a person’s pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels. Overtime, unchecked blood sugar levels can pose a number serious health complications such as heart disease and strokes. It may come as a surprise that the chronic condition can also lead to a certain sexual health problem. What

• In his forties, Ben Raue took it upon himself to show how realistic it is to lose weight and build muscle on a vegan diet. • He combined HIIT and cardio with weight training to build muscle while getting lean. • Meanwhile, he continued to get all of his necessary protein from food sources

Celebrity favorite keto diet may stop one type of cancer in its tracks by cutting off its sugar fuel, study finds Keto has been touted as effective at controlling cancer in previous mouse studies But it wasn’t clear what cancer and whether it translated to humans Researchers at the University of Texas found the diet

Two thirds admitted to being confused about what vitamins and minerals the children should have in their diet, and those that did, were unsure as to the best foods to provide it. Seven in 10 parents know youngsters should consume five portions of fruit and veg a day – but 29 percent admit they have

• In his 30s and 40s, lifestyle changes led Dylan Thomas to gain weight, topping out at more than 230 pounds. • A regular workout regimen including free weights, pushups, and planks helped him begin to achieve dramatic results. • He also restricted his calorie intake to 1200 calories per day, which helped him complete

Not long after he turned 56, Glen Shultz found himself overweight and facing a likely pre-diabetes diagnosis. He couldn’t keep up with his teenage tons, couldn’t socialize like he used to, and couldn’t move around the way he wanted. He knew the time to make a change was long overdue. “A lot of obstacles derailed

A Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the risk of overall adverse maternal and offspring complications, but may reduce weight gain during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Shakila Thangaratinam of Queen Mary University of London, UK, and colleagues. A Mediterranean-style

Kourtney Kardashian shared a recipe for a keto-friendly cheesecake on her lifestyle site, Poosh. The keto cheesecake recipe includes monk fruit sweetener and fresh berries as topping. The reality star is back to following the keto diet, but she does allow herself cheat days. Kourtney Kardashian, 40, is back on the keto bandwagon. (It’s the

Often used syringes and reflections in knee pain according to a study, often ineffective. For the “fact check healthcare” of the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Harding center for Risk literacy at the Max-Planck-Institute in Berlin analyzed the current reports. Joint reflections, hyaluronic acid and Corticosteroid injections showed accordingly, in the case of osteoarthritis, only a very

A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during pregnancy to promote the wellbeing of the mother and child. Plant-based fibre is broken down in the gut by bacteria into factors that influence the immune system. Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins