Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Shortening Our Lives The statistics are shocking. Britain now has the lowest life expectancy in Western Europe, falling behind countries like Spain, Italy, and even Greece. Despite having more doctors, greater NHS spending, and lower smoking and alcohol consumption, the UK is struggling. The culprit? Obesity and ultra-processed foods (UPFs). As […]
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When we talk about menopause, we quite rightly talk about changing levels of oestrogen. But our own hormones are not the only substances capable of interacting with the body’s hormonal system. We are surrounded by man-made chemicals in everyday life, from food packaging and cookware to cosmetics, household products, textiles and the wider environment. Some […]
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We are surrounded by chemicals in everyday life, from plastics and food packaging to cosmetics, cleaning products and cookware. Some of these are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, because they can interfere with the body’s natural hormone signalling. For women going through perimenopause and menopause, I believe this is something worth becoming more aware […]
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