Medical articles of Diet

24/10/2023
Mr Yuvraj Agrawal
Hip and knee orthopaedic surgeon
Achieving optimum weight through a well-balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle
Many of us would like to enjoy life at our optimum weight. However, how do you achieve this in a healthy way? Mr Yuvraj Agrawal, leading hip and knee orthopaedic surgeon, has created a guide that addresses just that, looking at how patience is key when it comes to losing weight healthily, and how to go about adjusting your diet so it’s well-balanced.
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31/08/2023
Dr Irfana Koita
Fertility Specialist
Fertility and diet: is there a connection?
Distinguished fertility specialist Dr Irfana Koita delves into the link between fertility and nutrition. She helps you to discover how your dietary choices can influence ovulation and learn about essential nutrients that can strengthen fertility.
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12/05/2023
Dr Ravi Misra
Gastroenterologist
An expert's guide to ultra-processed foods and gut health
The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is a contemporary adage first coined in 1825 by a Parisian gentleman called Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. As our knowledge of the link between food and our gut microbiota grows rapidly, this aphorism seems more and more poignant. Over the past 30 years, we have undergone significant lifestyle and dietary changes. There have been concerns raised about how the increase in processed foods in our diet, which is often a result of urbanisation and westernisation, may affect our gut health. In his latest online article, leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Ravi Misra explains the different food groups and their impact on our gut health.
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13/02/2023
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor
Consultant Oncologist
Can HRT or the oral contraceptive pill increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer?
Leading consultant breast oncologist Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor shares her expert insight on how breast cancer risk can be impacted by medications such as the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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26/01/2023
Dr Raj Krishnamoorthy
Gastroenterologist
Ask an expert: Can indigestion be linked to anxiety or heart problems?
Leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Raj Krishnamoorthy explain how indigestion symptoms may relate to anxiety or heart problems in this informative article.
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11/01/2023
Mr Nick Hamilton
ENT Specialist
What kind of diet and lifestyle help with acid reflux?
In this informative article, leading consultant ENT surgeon and laryngologist Mr Nick Hamilton gives an all-you-need-to-know guide to acid reflux, including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment as well as expert advice on the most impactful dietary changes to make.
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19/10/2020
Dr Rasha Mukhtar
Endocrinologist
Could you have a calcium deficiency?
Calcium is an essential component of every living organism, including humans. It is the most abundant mineral in our bodies and 99% of it is stored in our teeth and bones. Having a deficiency of this vital mineral can lead to significant health problems. In this article, one of our top endocrinologists, Dr Rasha Mukhtar helps us understand more.
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16/04/2020
Dr Lisa Das
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Food for thought: How your gut health affects your brain health
Experts have long argued that what we eat affects every aspect of our health - including our brain health and mental wellbeing. This article explains the connection between the gut and brain, and how it affects our mental wellbeing.
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22/08/2018
Dr Jeannie Todd
Endocrinologist
Food and exercise tips for people with type one diabetes
Expert endocrinologist Dr Jeanie Todd dispels some of the popular food myths related to type one diabetes. She also explains how important it is for people with type one diabetes to understand the effects exercise has on blood-glucose levels.