Are you the type that thinks sleep is a time waster, not important, and you can ‘sleep when you are dead’? Do you suffer from ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ — you put off going to sleep to engage in activities that you haven’t had time for during the day at the…

What science really says about diet coke vs regular coke It is widely known that excess consumption of sugar can have terrible effects on our health. Fast forward, and researchers had discovered substitutes that, while tasting very sweet, have little direct effect on our blood sugar, nor calories. …

Chronic high sugar intake has long been recognized as a risk factor for many diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes (R). But even long before, acute blood sugar spikes from your daily toasty with jam, or mid afternoon chocolate bar, can inflict damage on the…

HEALTHSPAN VS LIFESPAN The first wealth is health. Ever pondered about the difference in lifespan vs health span? Although average life expectancy has increased dramatically in the last 100 years, this has not been accompanied by an equivalent increase in healthy life expectancy (Source). Age-associated disease such as cardiovascular (i.e…

Its health benefits and pitfalls, and how best to time it for maximum health effect A dive into what research says on its effects on hormones, ageing and weight loss The ketogenic diet (KD) has gained immense popularity during the last decade, primarily because of its successful short-term effect on…

A dive into what research says on its effects on hormones, ageing and circadian rhythm Chances are you have by now heard of intermittent fasting, or are already implementing some form of it, due to its many touted health benefits. Or you may be tempted, but are wary, having read…

Part 1 — The Apple Shape, Muffin Top and being ‘skinny fat’ (1) Yes, yes, of course, there is always a genetic component. Some people have just won the genetic lottery, with a wonderful hourglass shape despite little efforts paid towards healthy eating and exercise. And.. it is all about…

How to be sun smart this summer to avoid skin ageing and cancer, while still reaping its many health benefits Taking the guesswork out of health It’s that time of the year, summer is upon us, and with it plenty of sunshine — and the decision to either stay out of the sun, or enjoy its rays. Are you the type that loves to bake in the sun for hours…

Your favourite glass of rosé, red 🍷or tequila 🍸 may have more to do with your increased estrogen levels than you’d care to acknowledge (and I am absolutely guilty of this!). But there is at least a little hope! What does science have to say about it, and is there a difference between what type of alcohol you drink and its effect on estrogen? Science has long held the belief that any alcohol consumption will…