Alzheimer’s disease can be stopped in its tracks with a single daily pill scientists claimed this month.

According to their research published in the journal Archives of Neurology a daily dose of omega 3 fats may be able to stop the disease taking hold in the early stages. Omega 3 is available in supplements but found naturally in oily fish like salmon and mackerel and in nuts, seeds and leafy vegetables.

Many people don’t have the reading and maths skills to correctly interpret the nutrition labels on food packages, a new study finds.

The researchers involved in the study believe people need to be better educated about how to read food labels, but labels also need to be redesigned to deliver the information in a way that is easier to understand, the researchers said. The report was published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Walking is a popular form of exercise, but may not be enough to experience significant health benefits, a University of Alberta study shows.

According to the study presented recently at the American College of Sports Medicine annual conference low-intensity activity such as walking alone is not likely going to give anybody marked health benefits compared to programmes that occasionally elevate the intensity.