Staving off gradual weight gain throughout life is tough, and is even tougher for women after menopause. Recent research into the eating habits of post-menopausal women has given insight into effective ways to combat this.For women, menopause is a time in their life where changes in hormones make it more likely they will gain weight around the abdomen, rather than the hips … [Read more...] about Eating secrets that keep weight off after menopause
Meal replacement products under the spotlight
Meal replacement products are certainly all the rage in the weight loss industry at the moment, with new products emerging on a regular basis into what has become a very crowded marketplace. So what exactly are these products, do they work, and are they a viable alternative to just eating less food but choosing healthier options? Read on to have all these questions … [Read more...] about Meal replacement products under the spotlight
Dietary supplements have few benefits for most people
A comprehensive review of clinical trials involving a wide range of popular dietary supplements has found that with the exception of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, there is little evidence to support their use in Western countries by the general population.Dietary supplements are big business, with around half of the Australian population using at least one type per year; … [Read more...] about Dietary supplements have few benefits for most people
Ginkgo biloba no boost for a failing mind
Yet another study has found that ginkgo biloba offers few benefits in protecting the mind against the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, leading researchers to claim that this is the final nail in the coffin for this popular memory boosting supplementThe popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba has been promoted for many years as a ‘brain booster’ with common claims of … [Read more...] about Ginkgo biloba no boost for a failing mind
What drives us to eat more?
It is the question that underpins the search to find an answer to the obesity problem: what drives us to eat? No matter what a person’s genetic profile, environment or activity levels, eating more food than what the body needs to meet its energy demands results in just one outcome: weight gain.Pervasive food marketing and 24 hour access to cheap, energy-dense food are … [Read more...] about What drives us to eat more?