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The benefits of laughing

The saying that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ is quite true: there are many benefits of laughing, particularly in relation to our health.

Exercise more important as we age

Posted by Editor | Exercise, Fact Sheets |

Exercise becomes more important as we age, providing many benefits including increasing lifespan and reducing inflammation.

Health effects of tea & coffee

Posted by Dr Merlin Thomas | Coffee & Tea, Drinking, Nutrition |

Even though we all know water is the best choice of beverage, many of us choose other drinks, and here we look at some of health effects of tea and coffee.

Calcium health benefits

Posted by Ann-Mary Amber | Calcium, Nutrients, Nutrition |

Calcium health benefits include improving bone health, lowering blood pressure and preventing kidney stones developing. Read more in our calcium fact sheet.

Health benefits of chocolate

Posted by Editor | Nutrients, Nutrition, Polyphenols |

Cocoa products, such as dark chocolate have high content of flavanols (about 6% to 8% polyphenols by dry weight) that contributes to their flavor and aroma.