COVID-19 and the media: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the way in which statistics about SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 are being reported in the media in a manner that lacks context and proportionality. When it comes to the reporting of deaths, those same issues – and more – apply. Deaths Magazine writer Eric Pooley’s gritty motto…

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COVID-19 and the media: Part 1

In war, truth is the first casualty, and there are plenty of truth casualties in the War on COVID-19

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Nutrition and your immune system

Our immune function is highly dependent on good nutrition to defend us against viral illnesses, including COVID-19.

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COVID-19: What you need to know

I have been contacted by my many clients and subscribers with concerns about the current COVID-19 outbreak, and how they should respond to it.

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How to burn more fat while you sleep… No, really!

A new study has found that eating breakfast and skipping late-night snacking causes you to burn more fat while you sleep.

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Mint Choc-Chip Nice Cream

I have recently discovered a fruit and veg shop that routinely has overripe (as in, virtually black-skinned) bananas for just 99 cents for a large tray. Needless to say, my freezer is now consistently stocked with frozen bananas, ready to make ‘nice cream’. And my mint plant is going absolutely berserk, providing me with a…

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Strong body, healthy brain

Newly published research shows that the more muscle mass you have, the sharper your brain… and the more fat mass, the duller your wits.

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Lime Coconut Cake

Lime and coconut make beautiful taste-bud music together in this oil-free cake that’s perfect for special occasions.

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Massive study finds that DNA contributes little to most health outcomes

Have you been tempted to avail yourself of the services of a mail order DNA testing company? Or perhaps an ‘alternative’ health practitioner has urged you to get a genetic test done in order to identify your risk of various diseases, and to select the correct diet, supplement and exercise regime for your unique DNA…

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Pumpkin Gnocchi

Gnocchi are surprisingly easy to make. Pumpkin makes a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional potato gnocchi.

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