Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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The rise of superbugs
In 1945, Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, warned of the danger of over-reliance on antibiotics and the threat of bacteria developing resistance. Now, 74 years later, his fears have been…
Antioxidants – should we splash out?
- Antioxidants
- Cancer
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Heart Disease & Stroke
Free radical damage To understand the benefit of antioxidants, we first have to understand the damaging effects of harmful molecules called free radicals that seem hell-bent on wreaking havoc in…
Amino acids explained
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
Protein plays an important role in the body, forming the basis of muscles, hair, nails and collagen – the connective tissue that holds the body together. It also plays a…
Eat green – why vegan is the greenest diet
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- The Environment
- Wholegrains
Thanks to Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg and protest group Extinction Rebellion, it feels like we are finally waking up to the imminent threat posed by climate change. Sadly, the importance…
Fat lies and bad science
- Fats
- Obesity and Overweight
Saturated fat is the unhealthy type of fat we don’t need – it raises cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. It’s found in meat pies, sausages, fatty cuts…
