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Vanessa Wong

 
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Vanessa Wong
Vanessa Wong holds an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy and Diploma in Nutrition from Nature Care College. She has been practicing nutrition since 2004, developing nutritional seminars and publications for corporate clients and leading neutraceutical companies. Her passion lies with nutrition, particularly nutritional support for those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She is married and a mother to three very food-loving children, each a product of her other area of focus - childhood nutrition!
Men's Social Stress Linked to Decreased Life Expectancy
Feb 15, 2019

A 2014 study published in The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health concluded that middle-aged men are more likely to experience premature death due to worrying and frequent arguing with partners, relatives, friends and neighbours. The study, which sampled nearly 10,000 men and women, showed that men who experienced frequent stressful social situations such as worries and demands from their spouses and children had a 50-100% increased mortality risk.[1]

Reducing Excess Copper with Molybdenum
Nov 13, 2017

As excess copper intake and copper levels become increasingly common, molybdenum offers an effective resolution. 

Low Testosterone and Prostate Cancer
Nov 10, 2017

Researchers have identified a significant link between low levels of free testosterone in patients and an increased risk of prostate cancer developing into a more aggressive form of the disease.

Jul 18, 2016

Exercise coupled with a higher protein diet increases the diversity of gut microbiota, according to a recently published study in the journal "Gut"