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Giving men a boost

21 April 2009

Nursing Standard

General article

Testosterone supplements might benefit men with hypogonadism related to their age. But taking them is not without risk.

Use of chillies in health care

03 September 2010

Primary Health Care

General

Chilli pepper is the vegetable of the plants from the genus capsicum, members of the nightshade family, and is widely used as a spice in cooking. This article...

Malnutrition: everyone’s problem

01 October 2013

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

With existing cost pressures in the NHS there is now greater emphasis on innovation and new ways of working for cost-effectiveness. As a clinical dietitian working...

Supplements for mental health

01 June 2009

Mental Health Practice

Feature

Early evidence shows that taking certain vitamin supplements, in conjunction with prescribed medication, may be beneficial in managing mental illnesses, such as...

More than porridge

04 July 2006

Nursing Standard

General article

In spite of a number of innovative projects, there are still concerns about the nutritional value of prison meals and the associated health risks.

Strategies to encourage healthy eating among children and young adults

27 May 2014

Primary Health Care

CPD

There is a need for children and young people to improve their diets to meet recommended targets for fat, sugar, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Yet, efforts to...

Assessment, treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency

31 July 2023

Nursing Standard

Care experience

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among various groups in the UK, and can result from insufficient sunlight exposure and dietary intake. There is a population-wide...

Welcome the friendly bacteria

13 December 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

Recent research suggests that taking a probiotic and multivitamin and mineral supplement can reduce the misery of the common cold. But the findings remain...

Lending a little hand

30 November 2010

Nursing Standard

General article

Uncertainty among parents and health professionals about what toddlers should be eating has resulted in advice from the Infant and Toddler Forum.

Identifying and managing malnutrition in people with learning disabilities

28 July 2022

Learning Disability Practice

physical healthcare

People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of malnutrition compared with the general population. Congenital conditions and mental health issues...

04 April 2024 / Vol 34 issue 2

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