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Study finds vegan diet boosts weight loss in overweight adults
New analysis finds that following a vegan diet for at least 12 weeks may boost weight loss and glucose control in overweight adults or...
How a herbal medicine protects against inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers in Japan have found a common herbal remedy that protects against colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease condition.
A new study by Zhengzheng Shi and...
When did wellness become white noise?
Given the rise in products and services available under the ‘wellness’ umbrella, Cate Murden interrogates the meaning of workplace wellness and how organisations can...
Redefining self-care
With vast amounts of resources and tools available to empower individuals to optimise their health, we discuss the value of self-care strategies, and barriers...
Can vitamin D tablets alleviate depressive symptoms?
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D tablets may reduce depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Vitamin D has been hailed for its many benefits....
Could acupuncture help people with prediabetes?
A new study by Edith Cowan University has discovered that acupuncture could be useful for people with prediabetes.
Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are...
Food for thought: nutrition as a treatment for mental health conditions
Our diet can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing, but what potential does nutritional therapy hold for the treatment of mental health...
Six health conditions improved by plant-based diets
New commentary has outlined key benefits of plant-based diets that could help six health conditions such as diabetes and cancer.
Published in the American Journal of...
Protecting personal and planetary health with a plant-based diet
Health Europa Quarterly’s editor Lorna Rothery spoke to Dr Shireen Kassam, consultant haematologist and founder of Plant-based Health Professionals UK about the power of...
Lower risk of diabetes with healthy plant-based diets
A new study finds that following healthy plant-based diets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in generally healthy individuals.
Plant-based diets emphasise...
Mindfulness techniques during pregnancy benefits infants’ stress response
A new study has discovered that mothers partaking in mindfulness techniques during pregnancy had healthier stress responses in six-month-old infants.
Researchers from the University of...
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for people with depression
New research shows that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression.
The research, led by the University of...
The power of a plant-based diet
HEQ speaks to Dr Sean Owens from Plant-Based Doctors Ireland about why a plant-based diet and nutrition should be considered a key component in...
The wonders of holistic wellbeing
Health Europa is excited to introduce our latest eBook on holistic wellbeing, exploring the wonders and impact of how mind, body and lifestyle influence...
The growing landscape of lifestyle medicine in Europe
Dr Alicja Baska, Executive Director and co-founder of the Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, provides an introduction to lifestyle medicine in Europe.
The last few...
Lifestyle medicine: The blueprint for reframing healthcare and public health
Lifestyle-related diseases are a growing threat to public health, but is enough being done to mitigate the risks? To discuss this, HEQ spoke with...
Combatting chronic skin conditions with nutritional therapy
Nutritional therapist, Tamla Anderson, explains how a holistic approach to wellbeing can mitigate symptoms of chronic skin conditions like eczema.
Our skin is often an...
Exploring the correlation between eczema symptoms and gut health
Health Europa speaks to Dr Peter Lio, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and paediatrics, about whether dietary changes can mitigate eczema symptoms.
As the largest...
Alleviating symptoms of anxiety disorders with exercise
Maria Åberg and Malin Henriksson of the University of Gothenburg discuss how symptoms of anxiety disorders can be alleviated through physical activity.
Anxiety is the...
The impacts of sleep deprivation on mental and physical wellbeing
Health Europa speaks to Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, about the health impacts of sleep deprivation and why a holistic approach to...