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Vitamin D and the Winter Blues: Why It Still Matters
Every winter, as the days shorten, the same advice appears: top up your vitamin D. Often it comes with a bigger promise attached, that the supplement will lift your mood through the dark months. The first part is well founded. The second is where the research gets more complicated. This guide...
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Creatine and Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Research Shows
For decades, creatine has been widely used by athletes to support energy, endurance and strength. But growing research suggests its benefits may extend far beyond physical performance. Scientists are now asking an...
Why Staying Hydrated in Winter Is More Important Than You Think
When temperatures drop, most of us instinctively reach for warm drinks like coffee, tea or hot chocolate, rather than a glass of water. Many people assume hydration is less important during the winter when we tend to...
Top Stress-Relieving Foods for a Happier Mind
Our stress levels seem to be at an all-time high, and that’s hardly surprising after a global pandemic, ongoing conflicts and a cost-of-living crisis. In today’s fast-paced world, stress is virtually unavoidable....
Why a Vitamin D Supplement Is Essential to Avoid a Winter Vitamin D Deficiency
With winter fast approaching and the nights drawing in, have you started thinking about your vitamin D levels? If not, you should. Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ our main source is from our skin’s exposure to...
Lithium: New Research Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
A landmark 10-year study published in the Nature Journal has revealed that lithium, a trace element found naturally in the brain, may help protect against neurodegeneration. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have...
Intermittent Fasting: Benefits, Methods & Tips for Success
Once a niche dietary movement, intermittent fasting has now become a hugely popular wellness trend. Championed by the late TV presenter Michael Mosley, it is backed by scientific research and has a long tradition of...
Hidden Burnout Symptoms: How to Spot the Signs and Recover Naturally
By Lindsay Powers | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: October 2025 | Last reviewed: June 2026 Many people think burnout only arrives in a dramatic collapse, where they are...
Benefits of Creatine for Strength, Brain, Bone & Healthy Ageing
By Catherine Gorman | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: Oct 2025 | Last reviewed: July 2026 Creatine is a naturally occurring compound made from three amino acids that...
Saffron Health Benefits: The Precious Spice for Body and Mind
By Catherine Gorman | Nutritional Therapist & Health Writer, Naturally Healthy News Published: Sept 2025 | Last reviewed: July 2026 Saffron, the vivid red spice harvested from the delicate stigmas of the Crocus...