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Midlife weight gain: what’s really going on

For many women, the menopause years are often met with physical, emotional and mental changes. And often, just as you are navigating the tricky symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats or increased anxiety levels, you are greeted by another unwelcome visitor: weight gain. [Read more…] about Midlife weight gain: what’s really going on

Gut microbes may affect heart disease risk

Gut health, Health

Research has shown that having the right gut microbes can reduce the risk of heart disease – if you’re a mouse. Now, our latest study, published in the European Heart Journal, shows that this might be true for humans, too. By Ana Valdes, University of Nottingham