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A new study might have some good news for those trying to lower cholesterol levels quicker. Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (February 2025), researchers took a deep look into how plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) affect your heart health.

When women go through menopause, the symptoms can be hard to deal with. There are natural ways to feel better.  One of them is the red clover. This simple flowering plant contains special plant compounds called isoflavones, that may help with menopause symptoms.

A f correlation has emerged from Japanese health data that may have implications for bone health. A 2020 research review published in the journal Nutrients highlights a geographic pattern within Japan: regions with higher consumption of natto (a traditional fermented soybean food)show lower rates of hip fractures among elderly women.

Yeast (1,3)-(1,6)-beta-glucan helps to maintain the body’s defence against pathogens: This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study demonstrated that supplementation with yeast beta-glucan reduced the number of symptomatic common cold infections by 25% compared to placebo. Participants also reported milder symptoms and improved sleep quality during infections

Children need a healthy gut to grow strong and stay well. One way to help is through probiotics – good bacteria that live in the gut and support digestion, the immune system, and overall health. But not all probiotics are the same. Some do not survive the trip through the stomach, and some do not do much once they get there.

Caroline Chisholm Centre for Women and Children, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool; *Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. George Hospital, Kogarah; †School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

These studies show that eating up to one egg a day doesn’t raise cholesterol much for most healthy people, but eating two or more eggs daily or having conditions like diabetes might slightly increase “bad” cholesterol. The small changes depend on your overall diet, especially how much fatty foods like butter or processed meats you eat.

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A QUOTE by the Father of Modern Medicine, Hippocrates, "All disease begins in the gut" still holds true today. Our gut plays a vital role in our health, particularly in bowel function, digestion, immunity and many other aspects of health. Unfortunately, many people tend to neglect their gut health until they repeatedly experience gastrointestinal problems such as constipation.

AGE is often linked to an increased risk of developing cardiac and other metabolic disorders. Before age 50, men's total cholesterol levels tend to be higher than those of women the same age but after age 50, the opposite happens.

A COMPLETE and balanced nutrition intake may help in healthy body functions but it is also very much associated with the whole digestive process which involves food ingestion, food digestion, nutrient absorption and utilisation.

Explore the remarkable benefits of Ashwagandha, an ancient adaptogenic herb that helps combat stress, boost energy, and enhance overall vitality.