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How our genes and environment influence BMI and height

Environmental conditions influence our body mass index (BMI) by increasing or decreasing the effect of inherited genetic variations, University of Queenslandresearchers have discovered. A team led by Huanwei Wang and Professor Jian Yangfrom UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience found the opposite for human height – that the genetic effects that influence it are very stable from one environment to another. The… Read More: How our genes and environment influence BMI and height »

GP practice is to prescribe pot PLANTS instead of pills for depression

GP practice will trial prescribing pot PLANTS instead of pills for patients suffering from depression, anxiety and loneliness Cornbrook Medical Practice, in the inner-city area of Hulme, is behind the move The pilot scheme by the GP practice is the latest example of social prescribing Studies show gardening is good for mental health because nature… Read More: GP practice is to prescribe pot PLANTS instead of pills… »

Plant a Great Vegetable Garden

Since May 19 is World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day, we thought this would be a good time for everyone to plant a garden. Here are six good starter suggestions. Eating several servings of vegetables daily is a priority for a healthy diet. But instead of always having to run to the supermarket or local farm… Read More: Plant a Great Vegetable Garden »

How to stimulate appetite

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