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  • Rye is healthy, thanks to an interplay of microbes

    Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome, the study used a metabolomics approach to analyse metabolites found in food and the human body. Rye…

  • Action for happiness hopes we have an altruistic August

    Action for Happiness hopes to spread selfless goodwill next month, with its ‘Altruistic August’ action calendar. The movement publishes monthly calendars, offering daily affirmations on the theme of the respective month. ‘Altruistic August’ follows other recent calendars, including ‘Jump Back July’, ‘Joyful June’, ‘Meaningful May’ and ‘Active April’. Suggestions for this month include the following:…

  • College of Medicine announces dates for this year’s food conference

    Food on Prescription 2019 is the latest in a series of food conferences, run by the College of Medicine, that have become a leading UK event on food, lifestyle and medicine for all healthcare professionals, who want to create a healthier future for patients, communities and the nation. Held on Thursday October 24 at the…

  • Three top tips on how to get new clients

    Chris Lambert-Gorwyn, leading personal wealth mentor for heart-centred businesses, offers therapists three tips on how to get more clients. Find out more about the FHT at http://www.fht.org.uk

  • A small knee bone is making a comeback

    A small bone more common in clients with arthritis is making a comeback, according to an article published in the Journal of Anatomy. The fabella is a small independent bone located behind the lateral femoral condyle that is common in non-human mammals. It is absent in many humans who have lost the bone through evolution.…

  • Quote of the week

    Prevention is better than a cure: according to the 2019 FHT Member Survey, 52% of our members say they see clients who take a preventative approach to their health and wellbeing. Find a therapist in your area

  • Diane Leopard discusses inspiring photo project on UK Health Radio

    FHT Fellow Diane Leopard was recently interviewed for UK Health Radio to discuss a photography project she has launched to raise cancer awareness and help support those affected. Interviewed by UK Health Radio’s Jenni Russell for the Her Health and Happiness show, Diane told her how she had purchased a camera with prize money from…

  • Protein reduces the risk of frailty in older women

    Adequate intake of protein is associated with a reduced risk of frailty and prefrailty in older women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Adequate protein intake was defined as at least 1.1 g per kg of body weight. The findings were published in European Journal of…

  • Insomnia and loneliness may be reduced with physical education

    Physical education classes in school could reduce insomnia and feelings of loneliness in children, according to a study. The above findings  were from a gender analysis of the impact of physical education on the mental health of schoolchildren in Brazil, published online by the open access journal, SSM – Population Health. Scientists analysed data from…

  • Six ways aromatherapy can help everyday ailments

    Aromatherapy involves the therapeutic use of plant essential oils, which enter the body via our lungs through inhalation, or the skin, if applied in a massage blend or other product. A recent survey* by the FHT revealed that aromatherapy is one of the top three complementary therapies requested by the public in the UK. This…

  • Massage may help with restless legs syndrome

    Massage with olive oil could provide benefits to people with restless legs syndrome, according to a brand new study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Scientists sought to evaluate the short-term effects of massage with olive oil in reducing the severity of uremic restless legs syndrome (RLS). They conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled trial with 60…

  • Spread joy this June

    Action for Happiness, a charity dedicated to creating more happiness in the world, has launched its latest calendar of daily suggested actions designed to encourage us to live better lives. Joyful June aims to help people experience more positive emotions and enjoyment in life and is available to download in 14 different languages in both PDF…