Can yoga help treat mental illness?
If you've visited a big city in the last 10 or 20 years, you might have noticed a health trend:...
How the lowly mushroom is becoming a nutritional star
Mushrooms are often considered solely for their culinary use because they are packed with flavor enhancers and have gastronomic appeal....
Why nutritional psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment
A lack of essential nutrients is known contribute to the onset of poor mental health in people with anxiety and...
Can coffee improve your workout? The science of caffeine and exercise
Caffeine is one of the most studied substances to help athletes perform better and train longer and harder. As a...
Winter Olympics: why many athletes will be struggling with asthma
As the world's best winter athletes compete in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics, the heavy demands of training and...
Why we should put yoga in the Australian school curriculum
This series is based on the latest research on back-to-school transitions. Experts explain how best to prepare children for school...
Don’t waste your time taking antioxidant supplements after exercise
The antioxidant market is big business and millions of pounds are spent each year on antioxidant supplements - such as...
What supplements do scientists use, and why?
Supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. But, unlike pharmaceutical laboratories, the manufacturers of these products do not have to prove...
What are antioxidants? And are they truly good for us?
Antioxidants seem to be everywhere; in superfoods and skincare, even chocolate and red wine. Products containing antioxidants are marketed as...
A Christmas spice that may help reduce your blood cholesterol
Cinnamon is a popular spice at Christmas, used to flavor everything from mulled wine to pumpkin pie. And, unlike many...
