Articles by Melissa Hogenboom
The practical advice is relatively simple. Aim to eat at regular times and eat fibre-rich carbohydrates such as whole grains, legumes (beans, peas and lentils) as well as fruit, earlier in the day wh�...
A common barrier, Lovatt found, is that people sometimes feel self-conscious about dancing or lack confidence in their ability. We need to remove this barrier, he says, whilst dancing with his upper �...
Experimental chef Jozef Youssef, who collaborated on the study, says the key is reframing how children experience food. "There's something about gamifying and engaging in sensory play that works with�...
It's unclear whether enhancing this part of the brain could prevent dementia, but building extra cognitive reserve could offer extra protection. This helps explain why, as Chan says, post-mortem brai�...
Evidence also shows that individuals are hungrier after rapid blood-sugar drops, a pattern common after eating high-sugar foods. One study found that participants who consumed a milkshake high in con�...
A review which Cummings co-authored found that those who ate the most fibre showed a 15-30% reduced risk of mortality compared to those who ate the least. Sufficient fibre consumption, which the rese�...
Socialising with your friends is an enjoyable way of boosting your longevity (Credit: BBC)
As we strive to live well, we might assume we need to make significant changes. But as I pointed to earlier�...
When it comes to solutions, there are both personal and societal changes we can all make.
Guardians of young people can talk to the next generation early on about appropriate behaviour and be wary o�...
