Do caffeine’s effects differ with or without sugar?

Consuming caffeinated or sugary drinks can affect the body’s metabolism, causing changes in heart and respiratory rate and weight gain.

Noting sugary beverage consumption in patient charts could help promote behavior change

Recording sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake and other health-behavior data in patients’ health records could help clinicians identify and counsel patients to promote health behavior changes…

Diet may influence gut bacteria more than genes, say scientists

A new study shows that diet has a stronger effect on shaping gut microbe mix than genes, with past diets playing as strong a role as present diet.

Older relatives at risk of malnutrition – how to spot the signs as families gather this Christmas

As families gather over the festive season and feast over Christmas dinner, healthcare company Abbott warns of the need to be vigilant about poor eating and malnutrition in our older relatives.

What are the health benefits of potassium?

Find out about the potential health benefits of potassium including bone and muscle maintenance, maintaining blood pressure and lowering risk of death from ischemic heart disease.

Sugary drinks duty will save countless teeth, charity says

A 20p per litre duty on sugary drinks would help to eradicate tooth decay and save the NHS millions of pounds in wasted resources.

Childhood obesity and cardiometabolic risk increases when meals are skipped

Children who skip main meals are more likely to have excess body fat and an increased cardiometabolic risk already at the age of 6 to 8 years, according to a Finnish study.

Wild blueberries may counteract adverse effects of high-fat diet

Bilberries are known to have many healthy properties due to their high levels of anthocyanins. A new study suggests they may also balance some harmful effects of a high-fat diet.

How fast the brain processes healthiness of foods may affect dietary self-control

Chocolate or celery?

Montmorency tart cherry juice found to accelerate recovery after intense cycling

Cyclists who are preparing for race day may have a new sports drink to give them an edge in recovery: tart cherry juice.

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