Health & Fitness Blog

Recent research published in in the journal Developmental Cell has demonstrated the presence of special proteins located in the small vessels of the brain is likely to influence the risk of stroke in mice. Peter Carlsson along with his research team has investigated the development of the blood brain barrier and what makes the capillaries in the […]

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Want to lose abdominal fat, get smarter and live longer? New research led by USC’s Valter Longo shows that periodically adopting a diet that mimics the effects of fasting may yield a wide range of health benefits. In a new study, Longo and his colleagues show that cycles of a four-day low-calorie diet that mimics […]

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In the last few years there has been a lot of research on the potential health benefits of cocoa on cardiovascular health. Mechanisms of action include: Inhibition of LDL oxidation Platelet activation Improving serum lipid profile Lowering blood pressure However, there have been few research studies on the effects of cocoa on cognition. A recent […]

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Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) frequently occurs after unaccustomed exercise, particularly if the exercise involves a large amount of eccentric (muscle lengthening) contractions. This often leads to: delayed-onset muscle soreness  swelling  decreased muscle strength reduced range of motion Till now there has been no compelling research to prove that massage could improve the condition. Researchers investigated the […]

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a build up of extra fat in the liver cells, but not from alcohol. NAFLD is common and is often linked to being overweight. In some people, the build-up of fat in the liver can lead to serious liver disease, and all people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have […]

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A US study that assessed the eating habits of more than 100,000 people and then followed them up every four years, looking for new diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes. The researchers concluded,’’ We found that higher intake of yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of T2D, whereas other dairy foods and consumption of total […]

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