01. Fibre benefit disputed Here's the latest word on whether a diet rich in fibre helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably not. Read02. Coffee, tea may help liver Drinking more than two cups of coffee or tea a day may help reduce the risk of chronic liver disease in people at high risk for liver injury, a new study suggests. Read 03. Healthy drinking disputed With a slew of studies suggesting light drinking may protect the heart, many have happily taken to having a "medicinal" drink or two a day. Read 04. Coffee perks up memory Those morning cups of java might sharpen your memory so you can better tackle the tasks of the day, a new Austrian study suggests. Read 05. Diets to curb heart risk Tweaking a healthy, high-carb diet to include a little more protein or healthy oils can further curb heart disease risks, researchers say. Read |
06. The risks of eating out Children who eat more of their meals outside the home are vulnerable to a variety of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, new research finds. Read 07. Laugh away those calories Researchers are reporting that 10 to 15 minutes of hearty chuckling can burn off the same number of calories contained in a medium square of chocolate. Read 08. Balance your hormones to stay young Normalise your hormones by eating more of the right foods and by cutting out certain others, and longevity and weight loss will follow, according to the latest research. Read |