Health Check: does caffeine cause dehydration?
For a long time people have been told that caffeine is a diuretic. For some, this translates into advice to avoid or remove caffeinated beverages from the diet of people at risk of dehydration, or during periods of extreme summer
Coffee naps – Health Check
Health Check: what are 'coffee naps' and can they help you power through the day?Caffeine and napping have something in common. Both make you feel alert and can enhance your performance, whether that’s driving, working or studying. Some people are
The great debate – Pros and cons of dairy
Got milk? One of the most common questions I get, what do you think of dairy? Is it healthy? Do I need it for strong bones? Do you drink milk
Zinc – Are You Getting Enough?
Zinc Essential For Health You may currently take zinc when you have a cold or flu. However, did you know that your cells need it on a daily basis? The adult body contains approximately 2.0 to 3.0 g, mostly stored inside
When stress manifest into more, like anxiety?
When does normal stress manifest into something more, like anxiety? Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where we feel under pressure, they usually pass once the
Pregnancy: antenatal depression?
We all know and hear a lot about postnatal depression, but what about depression and anxiety during pregnancy?Over the past two decades, most research on mothers’ mental health has focused on the time after childbirth. Only recently has attention turned
Health Check: What is endometriosis?
Health Check: are painful periods normal?Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining the endometrium (womb), grows outside of the womb. It can grow on the ovaries, bowel, and in some rare cases has even been found