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Key to longevity highlighted by research into Blue Zones
Areas around the world with the highest ratio of people aged over 100 could hold the key to enabling longer life among the wider population. Extensive research over 20 years in five unique communities in Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, Greece, and California—collectively...
We chat with Dr Naomi Potter about the importance of the “gut-hormone axis”
We’ve all heard of the gut-brain axis, but how many of us know what the gut-hormone axis is? Very few, according to new research. A survey by Yakult showed that while 91% of women in the UK recognise the importance of gut health, 86% have never heard of the...
Brits spent record amount on healthcare in 2023
The latest consumer spending figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal UK households spent a record £32.3 billion on health products and services in 2023, up £2.5 billion (8.3%) over 2022’s £29.8 billion. Last year, patients spent £8.6 billion on...