FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Eat a well-balanced diet – Eating healthy foods promotes good health. What you put into your body to digest is what determines your health. If you want your immune system working well, take care with quality food and keep your gut performing well.

Synthetic sex hormone dubbed an ‘elixir of youth’ could reverse the signs of AGEING

A team of US and Brazilian researchers   have used a synthetic sex hormone to stimulate the production of a naturally occurring enzyme called telomerase. Telomerase is capable of reversing ageing and it has now been dubbed a possible “cellular elixir of youth” Express

An hour of walking can cancel out DEADLY risk of heart disease caused by sitting at a desk

A study of more than 1million people found walking or cycling were the best ways of warding off heart disease, diabetes and some cancers associated with sitting for eight hours a day. Express

New 'wonder' drug can significantly slow the progress of Alzheimer

A NEW wonder drug developed in Britain has shown in experiments that it can significantly reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s. Express

Revealed: The 5 foods which naturally enhance weight loss.

• Oily fish such as salmon are rich in 'good fats' which boost metabolism
• Celery is high in fibre and water which helps you to feel full very quickly
• Hot peppers raise body temperature to burn more calories than usual
• Salma Khan is a nutrition consultant specialising in clinical chemistry

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Are pomegranates a fountain of youth? Fruit contains 'miracle' ingredient that strengthens ageing muscles and extends life

• Mitochondria - tiny 'battery packs' that power our cells - run down with age
• But eating pomegranates was found to power them up again
• Chemicals in pomegranates are turned into a compound called urolithin A
• This helps body recycle recharge cells and therefore keep ageing at bay. Click here
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Eggs

They’re good for weight loss too as research has shown that people who eat eggs for breakfast eat less across the day. The high protein content of eggs has helps to maintain fullness, which can stave off mid-morning snacking. Contrary to popular belief, there is no limit on the amount of eggs you can eat each week as they have little impact on cholesterol levels. Express