A-Z health
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition that involves a variety of different symptoms which can make it difficult to... Read more
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the small intestine. It’s caused by an adverse reaction to gluten, a protein composite found in grains such as... Read more
Digestive problems
The main function of the digestive system is to absorb nutrients from the food we eat. The body will use vitamins, proteins, fats and calories in order to carry out various jobs... Read more
Eating disorders
Eating disorders cause people to develop an unhealthy relationship with food and themselves. They are complex mental illnesses that can affect a person emotionally, physically and... Read more
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia, otherwise known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is pronounced 'fybro-my-aljya'. It is a collection of symptoms including feelings of fatigue and the sensation of pain... Read more
Food allergy and food intolerance
If you have a food allergy, your body's immune system will have an unusual reaction to certain foods leading to negative and sometimes very dangerous physical symptoms. Food... Read more
Healthy eating
Healthy eating consists of three main ideas that aim to make you feel energised, balanced and above all, healthier. Healthy eating promotes the long-term aim of maintaining a... Read more
Heart disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term that consists of a number of conditions affecting the heart. The term is used interchangeably with cardiac disease, but is not to be confused... Read more
High blood pressure
When we talk about blood pressure, we are talking about the measure of force your heart uses to pump blood around your body. This measurement tells you whether your blood pressure... Read more
High cholesterol
Cholesterol is an important fatty substance, or lipid, that is essential for our body to function. The liver typically creates it, but it can also be found in a number of foods.... Read more
Life stages
As you age, your body's dietary needs will change. These changes will continue throughout all life stages with the requirements for calories, protein, vitamins and minerals... Read more
Malnutrition
Malnutrition essentially means ‘poor nutrition’ – when the human body contains an insufficient, excessive or imbalanced consumption of nutrients. The two types... Read more
Nutrition and mental health
Many of us are well aware of the benefits that eating a balanced diet has on our physical health, but do you know how it benefits our mental health? More and more research is... Read more
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to weaken, making them more prone to fractures. This means, even if a bump or fall is minor, an osteoporosis sufferer may... Read more
Rehabilitation
Recovering from a critical illness (such as cancer, stroke or heart attack) or a serious operation can be a slow, difficult process. It can be hard to adjust to the body’s... Read more
Skin health
Our skin is the largest organ of the body, with an estimated total area of 20 square feet. The skin is a natural barrier against the elements, helping to regulate our body... Read more
Sports nutrition
Sports nutrition plays a key role in optimising the beneficial effects of physical activity, whether you’re a bodybuilder, professional athlete in training or exercising to... Read more
Thyroid problems
Our thyroid gland is essential for the cells in our body to work normally. When there is a problem with the thyroid, it can have a big effect on your health. While thyroid... Read more
Vegetarian and vegan diets
Eating a balanced diet is an important aspect of leading a healthy life. For many of us, that means eating a variety of foods; meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. However, when... Read more
Weight management
The past decade has seen a huge increase in the amount of media coverage and column inches dedicated to weight issues. Nowadays it seems almost impossible to open a newspaper or... Read more
Weight-loss
There are a number of reasons why people may wish to lose weight. Many want to slim down, feel better about their appearance and overall well-being, while others may want to lose... Read more
Women's nutrition
A healthy, balanced diet is the cornerstone of leading a healthy lifestyle for both men and women. As children, boys and girls generally need the same things from their diet. But,... Read more