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New research suggests that what we eat – and the degree to which it is processed – may influence reproductive health in a manner well beyond calories or weight. While most discussions around processed foods focus on obesity, these findings point to a more complex interaction involving our hormonal pathways. Women reporting infertility consumed more ultra-processed foods, making up about 31 per cent of their daily intake, and scored lower on adherence to the Mediterranean diet, a healthy eating pattern rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. The Mediterranean diet was associated with higher fertility. Still, this benefit...

If you reach for water when a muscle cramp strikes, you might want to think again. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia, has revealed drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps The study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, found that people who drank electrolyte enhanced water during and after exercise were less susceptible to muscle cramps than those who drank pure water. Muscle cramps are a common painful condition affecting many people, including around 39 per cent of marathon runners, 52 per cent of rugby players and...

Glucosamine is a natural compound produced within the body from glucose and an amine molecule. It functions as an essential building block for our cartilage, tendons, and ligaments—acting as the structural scaffolding that keeps our joints healthy. Luckily, our bodies are designed to manufacture their own supply of this "sugary amine" to maintain and repair connective tissue. However, as we age, our ability to produce sufficient levels of glucosamine begins to decline. Without enough glucosamine, your cartilage can lose its gel-like quality and stop acting as an effective shock absorber. Over time, this often leads to joint wear and tear...

Most adults don’t realise alcohol raises cancer risk, and drinkers themselves are the least aware. Scientists say targeting these misbeliefs could significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths. New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that public understanding of the connection between alcohol and cancer remains surprisingly low in the United States. Despite decades of scientific evidence, more than half of American adults (52.9%) were unaware that alcohol affects cancer risk. The findings, published in JAMA Oncology, reveal that only 37.1% of adults recognised that drinking alcohol raises cancer risk, while 1% believed it actually lowers it....