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Erectile dysfunction could be a sign of heart disease. Australian research has revealed that men suffering from severe erectile dysfunction are more likely to suffer cardiovascular disease than men who have no issue with that sexual…

The rise in diabetes is often referred to as a medical time bomb. With more than 366 million people worldwide suffering from the disease, the pressure is on the pharmaceutical industry to devise and develop more effective drugs. Diabetes…

Stress and tension are everyday parts of life. But too much pressure on an individual puts them at an increased risk of serious health problems. Recently US researchers analysed six heart-stress studies involving more than 120,000 men and…

Sugar is one of life’s natural delights but too much of this good thing is bad for your health and your looks. When you eat sugar, the body breaks it down into glucose, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream. When your blood shows high…

More of us are taking vitamin supplements daily, keen to ensure that we get all the nutrients we need to thrive. However, do we actually need these vitamins? Well, the answer is no – and yes. A well-balanced diet that includes the right…

Protein is one of the important building blocks of nutrition that our bodies need to function fully. In recent years, protein supplements have become a popular choice for athletes looking to build muscle and add bulk to their physique.…

The process that causes Alzheimer’s disease is also the cause of heart failure, according to new research. The breakthrough has come from researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Their studies have revealed…

Patients prescribed self-help books on the NHS showed an improvement within a year compared to those provided with the conventional care. The self-help treatment includes books and sessions on how to use them alongside typical treatments…

The use of sports supplements has grown as athletes battle to become faster, stronger, leaner and harder. Professional athletes and amateurs alike look to gain a legal advantage in their pursuit of their goals. The sports nutrition…

A versatile nutritional supplement, whey protein is used by athletes and non-athletes alike to build muscle and increase strength. Whey is the liquid by-product of cheese making and because it has the benefits of milk without many of the…

Whey protein is the nutritional supplement of choice for many athletes, particularly body builders and those looking to build strength. The protein, a by-product of cheese making, is a fast-digesting protein used to build muscle and…

Soon-to-be-wed couples should be prepared to talk frankly about their sex lives before they tie the knot. Even if your lovemaking is regular and healthy before the big day and you’re convinced of your sexual compatibility, marriage itself…

A medical cure for cancer remains elusive but research continues to unlock the key to treating this most deadly of diseases. Patients diagnosed with the disease may, however, consider alternative, holistic therapies that claim to have some…

Whey is probably linked in your mind with two things – as a nursery rhyme snack for Little Miss Muffet and as a protein dietary supplement in sport and health food markets. Research is now revealing that whey, a by-product of cheese…

If you have asthma that is table, you run the risk of exacerbating your condition if you stop taking the inhaled steroids you have been prescribed, say researchers at the renowned Mayo Clinic in the US. The low-dose inhaled…

The menopause is an inevitable part of the ageing process for women and a time of physical and emotional change. The menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 but can start earlier in some women. Falling oestrogen levels are…