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Read the latest articles from Dr Sarah Brewer, as published in Healthspan Magazine, Healthy magazine and iVillage.co.uk
01.02.2008
Strike Out Against Strokes
You may think strokes only happen to overweight, middle-aged businessmen or frail old people, but fall for this myth and you could be risking your health.
01.02.2008
The Time of Your Life
We’re all individuals and have different nutritional needs based largely on the genes we inherit. Find out what nutrients you need at different times in your life.
01.02.2008
Supplement Spotlight: Vitamin C
Find out what this amazing antioxidant can do for your health – from boosting immunity and improving joint health, to reducing your risk of cardiovascular health. .
01.02.2008
Is chocolate good for you? The pros and cons
A little of what you fancy does you good - especially if it’s chocolate. Instead of feeling guilty for indulging, you can now feel virtuous, as chocolate is officially beneficial for health. And that’s just as well, as we Brits consume a staggering 9kg per person per year.
More Articles By Dr Sarah Brewer
Dr Sarah Brewer has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines and websites that have been published world-wide. Follow these links to read some of her favourite features.
Start the Day Right
When do you take your supplements? With breakfast or your evening meal? Do you wash them down with water, juice or coffee? Does it matter? Dr Sarah Brewer explains how and when to take supplements for optimum health.
More10 Instant Health Checks
How healthy are you? Give yourself a quick MOT with these simple tests
MoreThe Truth About Statins
Although statins are often beneficial, they can cause certain side effects which can be minimised by taking co-enzyme Q10.
MoreSupplement Spotlight: 5-HTP
Find out about one of the most successful, natural ways to books low mood, promote sleep and reduce headaches.
MoreFood Intolerances Explained
Dr Sarah Brewer clarifies the difference between food allergies and intolerances and, outlines the two most common causes - gluten and lactose.
MoreYour Body MOT
Do you spend more time, money and effort on servicing your car than on maintaining your own health? If so, then read on. Like any machine used on a daily basis, your body needs care and attention to ensure it stays in good working order.
MoreBody Signs – Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?
Sometimes, annoying health niggles are your body's way of telling you something is not quite as it should be. Dr Sarah Brewer explores 12 body signs you shouldn’t ignore.
MoreIQ Data in a Time Capsule
The discovery of lost IQ data from school children in the 1930s and 1940s has provided a unique insight into the relationship between lifestyle, ageing and cognitive decline. This research is especially significant as it offers a way of comparing the early mental ability of some of the original participants with their cognitive function today, more than sixty years on.
MoreRespite from Restless Legs
If you get an annoying twitch in your legs after settling down to watch TV, or are driven mad by an urge to keep moving your legs when you're trying to get to sleep, you could have restless legs syndrome.
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