Monthly Archives: March 2017

Olive Oil Use and HALVED Risk of Fractures in Recent Study

Posted on March 26, 2017 by admin

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake associated with a decreased risk of bone fractures in a 7-year follow-up (García-Gavilán et al., 2017). This new study involving 870 participants followed for several years indicates that regularly eating extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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Antibiotics Resistance – a Ticking Time Bomb in UK Livestock and Meat

Posted on March 20, 2017 by admin

Already for a few years, Prof Dame Sally Davies has been saying that antibiotic resistance is “a ticking time bomb”. And more and more studies support her statement. In 2016, E. Coli resistant to the “critically important” antibiotics were found … Continue reading →

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Painkillers NOT The Answer for Back Pain

Posted on March 1, 2017 by admin

Back pain is one of the most common health problems, affecting around 80 per cent of the adult population at some point in their lives. Some researchers estimate this percentage to be higher, at least 90%. People often take painkillers … Continue reading →

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