Macmillan Cancer Support have used results from the Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2011/12 to find the ten best and worst performing Hospitals. An analysis of responses to the the Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2011/12 shows that nine of the ten…
Read moreThe National Osteoporosis Society likes this vegetable, bursting with nutrients Nutritionists love, so it deserves to be a major meal ingredient – not just a garnish. Try Organic Watercress – one of the vegetables that really has a different taste…
Read moreBeware claims of ‘eat this to conquer cancer’ Every day, yet another health guru comes out with a statement that eating XXXX will conquer cancer – usually there is a PR campaign behind the claim, and it’s made by a…
Read moreMore choice for Gluten-free meals Supermarkets have at last woken up to shoppers’ needs, and aisles devoted to ‘free from’ food have expanded. And for those who feel too tired to cook, you don’t have to compromise – you can…
Read moreHidden Fat could be piling on the pounds saturated Fats can be villains as can “Low” Fat foods. Drugs had piled on weight, so I finally got depressed, blew my diet out the window – and ditched anything that…
Read moreWe’ve all seen attempts before to change NHS culture, notably when Gerry Robinson came in and demanded to know why hospital operating theatres close at mid-day on a Friday. But although Robinson’s TV programme asked many questions, and suggested excellent…
Read moreFor some time doctors have been worried about the amount of red meat we eat, particularly processed meat such as bacon, chorizo, ham, hot dogs, pancetta, sausages, salami, etc. Now comes an authoratative research study from Harvard School of Public…
Read moreMy local hospital is so fed up with complaints over food, it has raised a massive stories-high banner in its Atrium, which proudly says its food received an EXCELLENT in the PEAT Awards. All costing £600. Doesn’t mention that PEAT…
Read moreDark chocolate is good for your health However – don’t all rush to gobble up chocolate . It’s only a small benefit, but a modeling study predicts patients with metabolic syndrome who eat a small amount of dark chocolate every…
Read moreThere are lots of goodies we scoff that are good for you – in Moderation ! 1. Turkey Turkey is a good source of lean protein, zinc, iron, potassium and B vitamins Keep it healthy by leaving it alone. Don’t…
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