How Is Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity Diagnosed?

Conveniently download this 49-page Science Report. Contains links to extra reading materials and scientific references. Coeliac disease affects only ~1% of the population… but the numbers are much higher for non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, which has been reported to affect up to 13% of us! The problem is: do we unquestionably know what “non-coeliac gluten sensitivity”…

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Science Catch-up. Is ‘Portion Control’ the Right Message? Probably Not…

Welcome to our Thursday’s Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Is ‘portion control’ the right message? Probably not… 2.…

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How Genetic Is Your Level Of Exercise – Or Lack Of?

Conveniently download this 59-page Science Report. Contains links to extra reading materials and scientific references. We all know that moving your body is great for your wellbeing. But do you struggle to get your trainers on, while everyone else seems to be bouncing from one physical activity to the next? Why do some people feel…

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Science Catch-up. Low-Carb or Low-Fat For Weight Loss?

Welcome to our Thursday’s Science Catch-up: curated links by The Health Sciences Academy. Get our email updates every other Thursday here (it’s free). Let’s catch you up with studies and news that recently made the headlines! Click on your favourite topics to read our summary: 1. Low-carb or low-fat for weight loss? Health writers get…

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Fish: How Much Is Too Much?

Conveniently download this 56-page Science Report. Contains links to extra reading materials and scientific references. “Eat more, it’s a superfood”… “Eat less, it’s toxic!” These are the conflicting messages we’re bombarded with about the apparent benefits, or risks, of eating fish. Some proclaim fish is loaded with Omega 3, which is good for the heart…

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