SciDev.Net Blantyre, Malawi — A millet-based diet could lower the risk of diabetes, a rapidly growing problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, a study suggests. The finding offers the potential for nutritionists to design appropriate meals for people with diabetes as well as others without the disease as a preventive approach. The study, published August in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, analyses […]
Several doctors have endorsed the first ever herbal immune booster mixture in the country. After receiving its approval from the Food and Drugs Authority(FDA), the mixture which was launched last Wednesday has been approved by Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, Acting Executive Director of the Mampong Centre for Plant Medicine Research(CPMR), Dr Albert Wirekoh-Tawiah, a medical […]
By Isaac Ssejjombwe Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet. It’s loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D. Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain. Here are the health benefits of eating fish. High in important nutrients The […]
Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. “Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance their […]
Collectively, the core muscles provide stability and support to all the other muscle groups and joints of the body. Strengthening the core provides a strong foundation, offering improved posture and protection from the most common causes of low back pain. While a strong core is important, so is a balanced core. Balancing the core is often overlooked, […]
