Dr Nina Bailey

Vegetarian/vegan health – by choosing the right oil you may shift the fat

Usually when we want to lose a few pounds, we cut the calories intake and automatically choose the low fat food options. However, it’s not so simple as not the amount of fat that you eat can influence weight gain or loss but rather the type of fat. Espe... Read >

Could a diet rich in fish oils extend your life?

Research conducted in Norway and France confirm that elderly people who consume plenty of omega-3 acids, found in oily fish, not only performed better in cognitive function tests than those who do not, but also demonstrated greater longevity than those wh... Read >

Omega-3 Fish Oil and Mouth Hygiene

You may think omega-3 fats have always been thought of as beneficial to our health, but it was actually only in the 1970s that researchers, studying Inuit tribes, discovered their benefits. Consuming large amounts of seafood as part of their everyday diet... Read >

Managing your Fibromyalgia symptoms; what is ‘EPA’ and how can it help me?

It is important to adopt a proactive approach to managing our health, and a good diet may make all of the difference in helping your body cope with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia; consider the following advice a natural and nutritional, rather than a ‘pha... Read >

Campaigners urge caution over prescription of antipsychotics for dementia

According to the Alzheimer's society there are 700,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will rise to over 1 million people by 2025 and 1.7 million by 2051. On average it affects one in 14 people over the age of 65, rising to one in six over the age of... Read >

Omega-3 EPA 'is As Effective As Prozac' For Depression

A growing number of observational and epidemiological studies have suggested that major depression is associated with reduced dietary intake and cellular levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Indeed, it has been previously shown that individuals ... Read >