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Can chocolate ever be healthy?


March 28, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Yum, it’s Easter egg time and we’ve all got a legitimate excuse to indulge in some serious chocolate eating for once. The good news is that yet another study has found that chocolate has health benefits. New research from Glasgow … Continue reading

Keep healthy with our expert live chats


February 11, 2013 at 11:48 am

This month we’ll be continuing our Smart Start to 2013 with a series of live chats to help you gain expert advice in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. February is National Heart Month, which is why we will have … Continue reading

How to sharpen up your thinking


February 4, 2013 at 3:55 pm

Heart disease carries with it an increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study published last week. The risk of developing problems with thinking, language and judgement is highest in women with heart disease – but there … Continue reading

Is eating fish healthier than a supplement?


November 22, 2012 at 10:08 am

The benefit of omega-3 rich fish oil is one health messages that seems to have got through to the general public. The global fish oil supplement market is now worth £37 billion and as many as one in five Brits … Continue reading

Why running once a week is better for you than marathon training


May 11, 2012 at 7:37 am

If you’re time-poor and find it hard to fit exercise into your working week you’ll have been heartened by the latest news on jogging. According to research presented by the Copenhagen City Heart study, even jogging just once a week … Continue reading