by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...
by Neil Bossenger | Jun 15, 2017 | Spinewave Bulletin
As anyone who has ever downed a litre of ice cream after a bad day at the office knows, the stresses of everyday life can sabotage self-control when it comes to diet. But why? When people are under stress, even at modest levels, tasty food wins out over healthier...
by Neil Bossenger | Jun 14, 2014 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
After reviewing nearly 80 studies involving more than half a million people, researchers at Cambridge University found that saturated fat doesnt cause heart disease. The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, also shows that...