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A recent study has revealed that Alzheimer’s disease may be transmitted from one person to another during certain medical procedures. The study undertaken by University College London has found that it is theoretically possible to become infected through blood transfusions, brain surgery and invasive dental treatment, such as root canal. During the study, scientists discovered that it is possible for the ‘seeds’ of dementia to be transferred from the brain tissue of one person to another. They also found discovered…

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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), an independent body of nutritionists, has advised the government to halve the recommended intake of free sugars. The recommendation was made in their latest report Carbohydrates and Health, to address the rise of obesity and diabetes and cut the risk of tooth decay. Free sugars are those added to food, for example glucose or those naturally present in honey, syrups and unsweetened fruit juices. In the report the experts recommend that free sugars…

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A new study has revealed that drinking a glass of grapefruit juice every day could protect against heart disease, and just half a pint a day is enough to improve circulation. This is due to the high level of health-boosting chemicals they contain, known as flavanones. The study was undertaken by researchers at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, and participants were 48 healthy women aged 50 to 65, one of the highest risk groups for heart disease. Half…

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This month the Soil Association has launched Organic September- Small Changes, Big Difference to show the huge difference we can make by switching one household item to organic. The campaign is running throughout the whole of the month to celebrate all things organic, and is encouraging everyone to make one small change to their shopping habits in order to make a big difference to sustainable food, animal welfare and the environment. One small change could be switching to organic milk,…

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According to a recent study, high-fat indulgent food can change the populations of bacteria residing inside the gut and alter the signalling to the brain, so it no longer senses signals for fullness. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia, Washington State University and Binghamton University, who found that food high in fat can induce inflammation in the brain regions responsible for feeding behaviour. This in turn may alter satiety signalling. The research also found that…

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The British Nutrition Foundation has raised concern after a recent study revealed that 65% of children aged five to sixteen years are not drinking enough throughout the day. 8,800 school children from across the UK were surveyed, as part of the BNF’s Healthy Eating Week. The results revealed that 66% of primary school children and 65% of secondary school pupils are consuming less than six drinks per day; six to eight drinks being the recommended daily amount (1.5-2L). Shockingly, a…

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Drinking fruit juices that contain added charcoal are the latest health fad, however experts are warning that they could prevent medication being absorbed properly, and therefore not working. The charcoal drinks have become popular due to claims that they help rid your body of toxins. The charcoal has been ‘activated’, which means that steam has been forced through it after burning which makes it more efficient at absorbing toxins. However, doctors are concerned that these juices can actually stop medications…

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Scientists have found that a daily glass of blackcurrant juice could make you happier, more mentally agile and even improve symptoms of brain disorders such as Parkinson’s. Researchers at New Zealand science company Plant & Food Research, teamed up with Northumbria University here in the UK to organise a one-off study. Participants were given either 250ml of blackcurrant juice, 250ml of blackcurrant extract or a placebo drink, before participating in a series of mental performance tests. The research revealed that…

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