GOUT is caused by having too much acid in the body - and experts claim making one small change to your diet could help prevent painful attacks of the condition.

The juice of one or two lemons - which cost on average 12p each - should be added to water and drunk regularly every morning, experts suggest.Dr Sarah Brewer said: “People with gout are often advised to drink lemon juice in water to start their day.“Lemons are a good source of vitamin C, which helps to lower uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks. Experts say the lemon juice should be added to around 8 fluid ounces - or 225ml of cold water so it can be easily absorbed into the system. Express

Erectile dysfunction could be cured with watermelon – and has NO Viagra-like side-effects

While some men opt for Viagra as a way to treat the condition, experts say watermelon can be used as a natural treatment thanks to the amino acid citrulline, which can help ‘relax’ blood vessels. Express

Breastfeeding premature babies 'boosts their IQ in later life'

Premature babies who predominantly receive their nutrition from breastfeeding have higher IQs in later life, than those who do not. Independent

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What experts have to say about the health benefits of magnesium?

Magnesium remains one of the minerals that we cannot do without. It is essential for achieving and maintaining a state of optimal health, especially when the body is under a lot of stress (physical or emotional). Magnesium deficiency can leave the body vulnerable in the face of acute and chronic conditions, so it is important to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet or take magnesium supplements. Bewell

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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