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SEAWEED NASAL SPRAY CARRAGEENAN - a seaweed extract - has been shown to reduce the symptoms and duration of the common cold and may even prevent one. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

COULD the order in which you eat certain foods - rather than the amount - be the key to staying slim and healthy? That's the claim behind the latest TikTok diet craze, known as 'food sequencing', with wellness influencers sharing videos of themselves eating a bowl of salad or veg before their dinner, or nibbling a handful of protein-rich nuts before a carb-rich meal (e.g. rice or pasta). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

COULD the order in which you eat certain foods - rather than the amount - be the key to staying slim and healthy? That's the claim behind the latest TikTok diet craze, known as 'food sequencing', with wellness influencers sharing videos of themselves eating a bowl of salad or veg before their dinner, or nibbling a handful of protein-rich nuts before a carb-rich meal (e.g. rice or pasta). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

COULD the order in which you eat certain foods - rather than the amount - be the key to staying slim and healthy? That's the claim behind the latest TikTok diet craze, known as 'food sequencing', with wellness influencers sharing videos of themselves eating a bowl of salad or veg before their dinner, or nibbling a handful of protein-rich nuts before a carb-rich meal (e.g. rice or pasta). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ELECTROLYTES used to be a thing for serious fitness fanatics, but they're now the latest in health and well-being, with Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow among celebrities who've promoted products containing them. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ELECTROLYTES used to be a thing for serious fitness fanatics, but they're now the latest in health and well-being, with Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow among celebrities who've promoted products containing them. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BANISH ACNE Conserving Beauty dissolving zit strips, £18 for six strips, spacenk.com CLAIM: These strips are made using 'nanodot technology' - meaning the active ingredients (salicylic acid and niacinamide) are broken down into tiny molecules - which the maker says ensures they penetrate the skin three times deeper than standard spot treatments. Hold the strip in place, wet with a damp cloth and leave to dissolve on the skin. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ASWIFT swill of mouthwash is part of many people's daily dental routines. But while around a quarter of us use it, there's growing evidence to suggest it may do more harm than good: a study has found that antiseptic mouthwash increases levels of 'bad' bacteria in the mouth that may in turn raise the risk of gum disease and certain cancers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A SWIFT swill of mouthwash is part of many people's daily dental routines. But while around a quarter of Britons use it, there's growing evidence to suggest it may do more harm than good: a study has found that antiseptic mouthwash increases levels of 'bad' bacteria in the mouth that may in turn raise the risk of gum disease and certain cancers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ASWIFT swill of mouthwash is part of many people's daily dental routines. But while around a quarter of Britons use it, there's growing evidence to suggest it may do more harm than good: a study has found that antiseptic mouthwash increases levels of 'bad' bacteria in the mouth that may in turn raise the risk of gum disease and certain cancers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STUDIES show carrying a reusable bottle with you can double or triple your water intake. But is it worth buying one with extra benefits? WATERDROP LUCY SMART CAP SET €106.90, eu.waterdrop.com CLAIM: Made from borosilicate glass, this has a 'smart' bamboo lid that uses UV-C light to kill '99.9 per cent of bacteria' in your water and reminds you to drink by flashing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STUDIES show carrying a reusable bottle with you can double or triple your water intake. But is it worth buying one with extra benefits? WATERDROP LUCY SMART CAP SET £93.90, en.waterdrop.com CLAIM: Made from borosilicate glass, this has a 'smart' bamboo lid that uses UV-C light to kill '99.9 per cent of bacteria' in your water and reminds you to drink by flashing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

STUDIES show carrying a reusable bottle with you can double or triple your water intake. But is it worth buying one with extra benefits? WATERDROP LUCY SMART CAP SET £93.90, en.waterdrop.com CLAIM: Made from borosilicate glass, this has a 'smart' bamboo lid that uses UV-C light to kill '99.9 per cent of bacteria' in your water and reminds you to drink by flashing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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ACTIMEL CULTURED SHOT STRAWBERRY 12 x 100g bottles, £4.50, most supermarkets. PER 100ml: Calories, 73; saturated fat, 1g; protein, 2.8g; sugar, 11g; salt, 0.10g CLAIM: Containing 10 billion L. casei bacteria, vitamin D and vitamin B6, this 'can help boost your immune system and look after your bones, teeth and muscle function'. EXPERT VERDICT: 'At first glance this seems to contain a lot of sugar ? 11g (3tsp) per bottle,' says dietitian Clare Thornton-Wood. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LAST January, Karthik Venugopal hit what he calls 'rock bottom'. Having gained 5st over the previous decade Karthik, 48, also had high cholesterol and his kidneys were showing signs of damage. Then the sudden death of his beloved mother in 2021 triggered a total health crisis. He felt so low he often struggled to get out of bed and was diagnosed with depression. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LAST January, Karthik Venugopal hit what he calls 'rock bottom'. Having gained 5st over the previous decade Karthik, 48, also had high cholesterol and his kidneys were showing signs of damage. Then the sudden death of his beloved mother in 2021 triggered a total health crisis. He felt so low he often struggled to get out of bed and was diagnosed with depression. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LAST January, Karthik Venugopal hit what he calls 'rock bottom'. Having gained 5st over the previous decade Karthik, 48, also had high cholesterol and his kidneys were showing signs of damage. Then the sudden death of his beloved mother in 2021 triggered a total health crisis. He felt so low he often struggled to get out of bed and was diagnosed with depression. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

VITAMIN D is in the spotlight again- last month, following a flurry of promising studies, scientists are now looking at vitamin D's possible propensity to fight Covid-19 infection. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DO YOU try a quick 'sniff test' on food in your fridge that's past its 'Use-By' date before deciding whether or not to go ahead and eat it? If so, you're far from alone. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHOOSING the right sun cream if you have a skin condition can be tricky. Here, Dr Maham Khan, a consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London, picks her best buys... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHOOSING the right sun cream if you have a skin condition can be tricky. Here, Dr Maham Khan, a consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic in London, picks her best buys... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR any hospital patient, the harsh fluorescent lighting that blazes constantly overhead is not just unpleasant, it can make much-needed sleep elusive. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR any hospital patient, the harsh fluorescent lighting that blazes constantly overhead is not just unpleasant, it can make much-needed sleep elusive. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR any hospital patient, the harsh fluorescent lighting that blazes constantly overhead is not just unpleasant, it can make much-needed sleep elusive. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WOULD you always choose crisps over chocolate? You're not alone. While many of us may admit to a sweet tooth, a recent YouGov poll revealed that more than 40 per cent of people have a weakness for salty rather than sugary flavours. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WOULD you always choose crisps over chocolate? You're not alone. While many of us may admit to a sweet tooth, a recent YouGov poll revealed that more than 40 per cent of people have a weakness for salty rather than sugary flavours. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WOULD you always choose crisps over chocolate? You're not alone. While many of us may admit to a sweet tooth, a recent YouGov poll revealed that more than 40 per cent of people have a weakness for salty rather than sugary flavours. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PRE-PACKAGED food, it would be fair to say, has had something of an image problem from a health point of view, with a reputation for being crammed with salt, sugar and fat. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WE ASKED immunologist Dr Ross Walton to select five of the best over-thecounter remedies for a hacking cough. LEMSIP MULTI-RELIEF TABLETS 16 tablets, €9.45, most pharmacies and supermarkets This targets coughs with an ingredient called guaifenesin, which makes mucus thinner and easier to clear. It also contains phenylephrine hydrochloride to ease nasal congestion, and paracetamol to reduce a fever and ease aches and pains. As a combined product it is the cheapest way to get these effective ingredients together. ROBITUSSIN DRY COUGH 150ml, €6.95, most pharmacies. MOST cough syrups work as a so-called 'demulcent' — they have a moderate effect on suppressing the cough reflex by coating the throat with honey or glycerol (a natural lubricant) to soothe inflamed tissue. In many cases, a spoonful of honey in a hot drink would work just as effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WE ASKED immunologist Dr Ross Walton to select five of the best over-thecounter remedies for a hacking cough. ASDA FLU-MAX ALL-IN-ONE CHESTY COUGH & COLD TABLETS 16 tablets, £3 THIS targets coughs with an ingredient called guaifenesin, which makes mucus thinner and easier to clear. It also contains phenylephrine hydrochloride to ease nasal congestion, and paracetamol to reduce a fever and ease aches and pains. As a combined product it is the cheapest way to get these effective ingredients together. COVONIA ORIGINAL BRONCHIAL BALSAM 150ml, £5.50, most pharmacies. MOST cough syrups work as a socalled 'demulcent' ? they have a moderate effect on suppressing the cough reflex by coating the throat with honey or glycerol (a natural lubricant) to soothe inflamed tissue. In many cases, a spoonful of honey in a hot drink would work just as effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WE ASKED immunologist Dr Ross Walton to select five of the best over-thecounter remedies for a hacking cough. ASDA FLU-MAX ALL-IN-ONE CHESTY COUGH & COLD TABLETS 16 tablets, £3 THIS targets coughs with an ingredient called guaifenesin, which makes mucus thinner and easier to clear. It also contains phenylephrine hydrochloride to ease nasal congestion, and paracetamol to reduce a fever and ease aches and pains. As a combined product it is the cheapest way to get these effective ingredients together. COVONIA ORIGINAL BRONCHIAL BALSAM 150ml, £5.50, most pharmacies. MOST cough syrups work as a socalled 'demulcent' — they have a moderate effect on suppressing the cough reflex by coating the throat with honey or glycerol (a natural lubricant) to soothe inflamed tissue. In many cases, a spoonful of honey in a hot drink would work just as effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TWO minutes, twice a day — it's a simple message that's drummed into us from an early age. But the latest figures suggest many of us still don't brush properly, and our teeth and gums are suffering serious damage as a result. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR thousands of years garlic has been considered one of nature's health foods. More recently, studies have shown that it does actually have an impact, improving blood pressure, cholesterol levels and immunity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR thousands of years garlic has been considered one of nature's health foods. More recently, studies have shown that it does actually have an impact, improving blood pressure, cholesterol levels and immunity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR thousands of years garlic has been considered one of nature's health foods. More recently, studies have shown that it does actually have an impact, improving blood pressure, cholesterol levels and immunity. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ITAMIN C is the nation's favourite supplement — and with some justification, it seems. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

VITAMIN C is the nation's favourite supplement ? and with some justification, it seems. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FROM digital insoles that correct your walk to bracelets that chart your fertility, wearable health technology is a booming industry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FROM digital insoles that correct your walk to bracelets that chart your fertility, wearable health technology is a booming industry. But are these gadgets — which can be eye-wateringly expensive — an accurate way to check our health? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FROM digital insoles that correct your walk to bracelets that chart your fertility, wearable health technology is a booming industry. But are these gadgets — which can be eye-wateringly expensive — an accurate way to check our health? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THINKING of taking a supplement? That doesn't just mean pills, now you can buy everything from iron to vitamin C and calcium in liquid form — and ingesting them in this way could be better for you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THINKING of taking a supplement? That doesn't just mean pills, now you can buy everything from iron to vitamin C and calcium in liquid form — and ingesting them in this way could be better for you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANTISEPTICS for cuts and skin irritation usually involve some kind of man-made chemical product. But recently, partly driven by fears over growing bacterial resistance, scientists and manufacturers have developed antiseptics with more natural ways to fight germs. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANTISEPTICS for cuts and skin irritation usually involve some kind of man-made chemical product. But recently, partly driven by fears over growing bacterial resistance, scientists and manufacturers have developed antiseptics with more natural ways to fight germs. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANTISEPTICS for cuts and skin irritation usually involve some kind of man-made chemical product. But recently, partly driven by fears over growing bacterial resistance, scientists and manufacturers have developed antiseptics with more natural ways to fight germs. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR years paracetamol was considered safer than other over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen and similar antiinflammatories, which are known to raise blood pressure and irritate the stomach lining with long-term use. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FOR years paracetamol was considered safer than other over-thecounter painkillers such as ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatories, which are known to raise blood pressure and irritate the stomach lining with long-term use. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

NOT SO long ago, the very idea of swallowing live bacteria to boost our health would have seemed utterly ridiculous. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]