Dietary fibre intake 'can help prevent development of knee pain'
People's dietary intake of fibre could have an effect on their chances of developing chronic knee pain, according to a new study. Research carried out by Boston University School of Medicine has offered evidence that an increase in dietary fibre may be an effective means of reducing knee pain, in part by lowering body weight and inflammation. The study Published in the medical journalArthritis Care& Research, the study examined a group of 4,796 men and women aged 45 to 79 years with or at risk of kneeosteoarthritis, whose dietary fibre levels were estimated using a validated food frequency questionnaire at the star...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - December 7, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Small fibre neuropathy defies ‘dying-back’ nerve process
Neuronal degradation in patients with small fibre neuropathy is not dependent on nerve fibre length, study findings suggest. (Source: MedWire News)
Source: MedWire News - April 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Source Type: news
Finnish SME's are boosting the development of new fibre products
(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd and Lahti University of Applied Sciences will develop optimised product properties for fibre products and biocomposites that have been manufactured using a foam-forming technology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 16, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Young women with high-fibre diet may have lower breast cancer risk
ConclusionThis large and long-term cohort study showed that women with the top fifth highest average fibre intake during adolescence and early adulthood were around 25% less likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer decades later than those in the bottom fifth.This raises the suggestion that young women might be able to significantly lower their risk of breast cancer – the most common cancer in the UK – simply through eating more high-fibre foods such as fruits and vegetables.However, it’s worth noting a few points before accepting these promising results at face value. Total dietary fibre intake in adolescen...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Food/diet Source Type: news
10 years of 1:1 taping in Belgium - a selection of murder cases involving fibre examination - De Wael K, Lepot L, Lunstroot K, Gason F.
Since 2002, the 1:1 tape lifting technique on murder victims has been introduced in Belgium. Thirty-six murder cases for which a fibre examination was carried out in our laboratory between 2002 and 2012 are reviewed. These cases all involved the collection... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 23, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
I feel like a new woman – Julia ’ s story
I am ten weeks post op following a subtotal abdominal hysterectomy and I am amazed at how good I feel. After being diagnosed with fibroids 5 years ago, and successfully having them removed, my consultant warned me that I would be back, and he was right. After several months of hip pain, an MRI scan revealed that my fibroids had come back with a vengeance.
My consultant stated that the pain in my hip was probably due to the fibroids resting on a nerve. I had also been experiencing heavier bleeding, tiredness and bladder discomfort. I was told that a hysterectomy was required. Initially, I was put on medication to shrink the...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - August 9, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories subtotal hysterectomy Source Type: news
I feel like a new woman – Julia ’ s story
I am ten weeks post op following a subtotal abdominal hysterectomy and I am amazed at how good I feel. After being diagnosed with fibroids 5 years ago, and successfully having them removed, my consultant warned me that I would be back, and he was right. After several months of hip pain, an MRI scan revealed that my fibroids had come back with a vengeance.
My consultant stated that the pain in my hip was probably due to the fibroids resting on a nerve. I had also been experiencing heavier bleeding, tiredness and bladder discomfort. I was told that a hysterectomy was required. Initially, I was put on medication to shrink the...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - August 9, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health fibroids hysterectomy stories subtotal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Porridge and high fibre for breakfast cuts the risk of diabetes by nearly a fifth
Experts believe dietary fibre, especially cereals, may help people maintain a healthy weight, which in turn reduces the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How a high-fibre, vegetable-rich diet slashes your risk of diabetes
EATING a high-fibre diet packed with cereals and vegetables is the simplest way to beat diabetes, scientists have said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New technique doubles the distance of optical fibre communications
A new way to process fibre optic signals could double the distance at which data travels error-free through transatlantic sub-marine cables. The new method has the potential to reduce the costs of long-distance optical fibre communications as signals wouldn't need to be electronically boosted on their journey, which is important when the cables are buried underground or at the bottom of the ocean. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 3, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
10 Ways To Sneak Extra Vegetables In Without Overhauling Your Diet
(Healthcastle.com) Your mother was on to something when she told you to eat your vegetables. At least half of the food you eat should be comprised of veggies no matter what diet tribe you may follow. Vegetables provide fibre to feed our friendly gut bacteria and keep our digestive system toned and are the top source of most vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other phytonutrients we need to renew and repair each day. They balance blood sugar for steady energy and keep our tummies satisfied.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 2, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Get more fibre by eating crisps and frozen yoghurt!
Most of us know we should include fibre in our diet, but as a nation we simply don't eat enough of it. Here are smart ways to sneak in more fibre. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Citrus Fruits For A Healthy Winter
(Healthcastle.com) Citrus fruits are packed to the brim with nutrients we need more of to beat off winter’s chill. So help your body fight off the cold and flu bugs and reap the side benefits of glowing skin! Find out why citrus should have a starring role on your shopping list below.Citrus fruits are potent health foods. One navel orange packs in 138% of your daily requirement for Vitamin C, 3 grams of fibre, and is a good source of folate and potassium. All this for only 69 calories!read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 17, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
An Interview With Anna Belfrage, Author of Revenge and Retribution
It’s my great pleasure today to welcome an author after my own heart. Anna Belfrage, the author of Revenge and Retribution (Book 6 of The Graham Saga) loves lots and lots of tea and lists …. in fact she could be my twin.
The Review
Aex Graham was born in the 20th Century but through a slip in time found herself back in the 17th Century. It’s 30 years since that fateful day and at the age of 52, Alex has embraced the life she now shares with husband Matthew.
It seems that Book 6 is one where the threads of past story lines are starting to come together. Although this could be a problem for other borderline...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 24, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview fantasy historical Source Type: news
