Lauren Shirreff

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Lauren Shirreff

Dr Dale Bredesen, a neurologist who has worked in many of California's major universities, is known for boldly claiming that Alzheimer's disease can be reversed - even in the case of severe degeneration after several years living with the condition. In 2014, Dr Bredesen was touted as the first doctor to have successfully reversed memory loss in people diagnosed with the disease, after a small study he led at UCLA.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Lauren Shirreff

From the right diet to the best sportswear, our cardio-averse writer reveals how she managed to complete the marathon in just over a monthThe London Marathon is a big deal. More than 50,000 people ran it this year, a lucky number selected from a pool of 800,000 hopeful applicants. That makes it harder to bag entry to than Glastonbury festival.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lauren Shirreff

Intravenous vitamin therapy offers quick hydration and nutrients, but few proven benefits. Photo / 123RFIntravenous vitamin drips are predicted to enjoy a surge this festive season. But what are they – and are there real health benefits? Forget simply turning down your third cocktail or drinking water after each whisky: this year’s favoured hangover cure is an intravenous vitamin drip.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lauren Shirreff

Fasting has a number of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved digestion and focus and improved digestion. Photo / Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen, Naomi Campbell, and Brooke Shields reportedly follow the one meal a day (Omad) diet. The Omad diet involves a one-hour eating window, with potential benefits like weight loss and improved focus. Experts warn the diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss if not managed carefully.

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Lauren Shirreff

Fasting has a number of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved digestion and focus and improved digestionIn Britain, it’s the norm to have three square meals a day, and most of us look forward to eating them. One in four of us snack between our meals, and 10 per cent of people average three snacks a day. But, believe it or not, there are people who prefer to eat just once a day.