7 things to do this week to make you healthy
In moderate doses, coffee boosts male fertility, says the American Society For Reproductive Medicine
Tuesday July 24 2007
Monitor your kids' diet
Childhood obesity sets people up for a lifetime of esteem issues, according to a new study, with kids as young as three suffering low self worth.
Go easy on the grapefruit
Eating grapefruit can increase the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, says a study. The fruit is believed to boost levels of oestrogen in the blood – the hormone associated with a higher risk of cancer.
Avoid crash diets
So called 'yo-yo diets’ may raise the risk of developing kidney cancer. Scientists believe that women who repeatedly lose weight only to put it back on are at a significantly higher risk of the disease later in life.
Want to have kids? Reach for the coffee pot
In moderate doses, coffee boosts male fertility, says the American Society For Reproductive Medicine. Just make sure your cup of joe isn't accompanied by a cigarette – smoking seriously impairs fertility.
Eat your potato skins
A baked potato provides 11.7pc of our daily fibre requirement. Be aware, though, that the bulk of fibre in potatoes is contained in the skin.
Milk it for all it's worth
A pint of milk a day helps make your heart healthier, say researchers. Although dairy products have traditionally been regarded as bad for us, experts say milk helps protect against heart disease, stroke and type-II diabetes.
Boost your eye-sight – skip the sweet treats
Eating lots of sugary, starchy foods may make eyes more vulnerable to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the top causes of vision loss.
