As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it’s easy to assume that our bodies will naturally get all the vitamin D they need. After all, sunlight exposure is one of the best natural ways to boost vitamin D levels. Of course, we all need to be conscious of sun safety and […]
READ MOREHow might Genetics assist with assessing Mental Health risks and predispositions?
Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and ADHD are complex traits influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While genetic variation can increase a person’s susceptibility to these conditions, lifestyle, stress, trauma, and other environmental exposures also play a significant role in their development and severity. Understanding both inherited and external […]
READ MOREThe Conversation between DNA and diet
A new article published in The Conversation by Monica Dus has highlighted the role of nutrigenomics on our health. Nutrigenomics is an evolving science that studies the interaction between human genome, human nutrition and health. In this article, Monica suggests a new definition of food beyond calories, energy and sustenance, as something directly able to […]
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