Iron

Iron – a metallic element long associated with strength and power – is a mineral we now know is essential to the inner workings of a fit and healthy body and mind. Its key function in our circulatory

A recent review published in The Lancet Haematology, led by Dr Ashley Benson and Dr Jamie Lo from Oregon Health and Science University has reported that iron deficiency affects up to one in three wome

Overwhelmed by the vitamin aisle? Here's what your body needs — and what it doesn't

Overwhelmed by the vitamin aisle? Here's what your body needs — and what it doesn't

When you’ve been doing your weekly shop, you may have noticed an increase in the number of protein-rich products stocked on supermarket shelves, from shakes and bars to yoghurts and pancakes. Accordin

It’s easy to think that your bones are solid and unchanging – but in fact they’re constantly being broken down (resorbed) and rebuilt. In your youth, your bone is built up more quickly than it’s resor