We’ve known about this for a hundred years. Time to act. — In 1924, German medical doctor and scientist Otto Heinrich Warburg made a discovery that was to potentially revolutionise our understanding of cancer. His astonishing breakthrough, that was to later earn him a Nobel Prize in physiology, could have — should have — changed the course of cancer prevention and treatment…

It’s a paradox — one of many that challenge our beliefs. — Cholesterol is a word that strikes fear into the heart. But does it also strike disease? Because here’s the curious thing: having a high cholesterol level is associated with living a longer life, especially if you have heart disease. Confused? Of course you are! Welcome to the cholesterol paradox. The…

“D” is for Depression and Dementia — A friend recently asked me what I would choose if I could only take one supplement. Vitamin D3, I replied, without hesitation. This raised an eyebrow from my friend, who was expecting something along the lines of vitamin C (winter’s coming) or a multi vitamin and mineral (covering all bases). …

Brain permeability is linked to depression and other mental health problems. How to mend the gaps. — Your brain is like a powerful command centre, surrounded by a wall to prevent enemy elements from breaching security. Damage to the wall undermines the strength of the command centre. The blood brain barrier is that wall. If compromised, the brain is left vulnerable to assault and subsequent mental health…

You don’t have to suffer. You just have to do the right thing. It’s cold. It’s February, and it’s mean out there. There are viruses circling the wagons, looking for a warm, easy host. One that won’t put up much of a fight. Is that you? There are those people who catch everything that’s drifting along on the breeze. Yet there are others…

Proven methods, with and without side effects — Great news: a new Alzheimer’s drug was recently proven to slow down memory loss in people at the early stages of the disease. Also great news: there are several dietary interventions that are also proven to slow down memory loss in people at the early stages of the disease. The…

And that’s a warning sign for other health problems — A paper published in November 2022 describes data from 223 international studies that reveal that sperm count across the globe has decreased by more than half over the last fifty years. According to the team of scientists who made this discovery, humanity faces a “fertility crisis.” The situation is equally…

Food addiction is part of your wiring, but it is not inevitable — I recently went to a local Christmas craft fair. It was delightful, in a tinsel-tat sort of way. The food stall was the main attraction, for me, so I quickly made my way over, hoping to discover something new and special. Alas no, it was the usual cake fest. Don’t…

You thought sugar was bad? Meet its evil twin — I recently came across these empty cooking oil containers that had been deposited behind a restaurant near my home. It’s not an unusual sight in areas with catering establishments. Less visible is the damage that these commonplace oils do to human health. You don’t have to search the streets to…