obesity3(1)We are constantly told by newspapers, magazines, from doctors and politicians what makes up a healthy lifestyle. There have been major advances in our understanding of the causes of diseases, and the aim of doctors and scientists is to improve the quality of life by making us healthier, and live longer.

It can be very difficult to work out what the really important choices that will improve our lifestyle are. Many choices will have a little or no impact on the risk of developing a disease, and there is still a lot of wrong or misleading information available.

So how do we know who to trust on healthy living advice, and how do we know when to spot bad advice? If the science linking a bad diet to heart disease, cancer and diabetes is so strong, why can’t we reduce the waistline of the population? If you need some help unpicking the good information from the bad, join us in Chambers Coffee House and Restaurant on Monday 31st May at 7pm for a discussion with Calum Sutherland about current health issues, and the obesity epidemic.

New Cafe Science Programme available

Cafe Science Dundee and Cafe Science Extra are pleased to announce the topics and speakers for our brand spanking new third season!

You can download the full programme here. We are really proud of the range of topics that will be covered and the excellent speakers that you will get to meet at our events. We hope to see you at an event soon!

How Good are Good Bacteria coming up on 10th June 2009How Healthy are the ‘Good Bacteria’ added to our food?

Two million Britons regularly take ‘Good Bacteria’ supplemented in our food or drink, yet evidence shows that the types and numbers of bacteria labelled on the products doesn’t always match what is in them! So should we really take them?

Come to Sensation to hear a local scientist Katie Blackett from the University of Dundee, as she discusses how taking good bacteria (probiotics) and food for bacteria (prebiotics) could improve our digestion system.

What is the evidence that these products work? 

It should be a fantastic talk that will provoke lots questions from the audience! Everyone is welcome to this free event at the Sensation’s award-winning Infusion Cafe, Greenmarket, Dundee for a 6pm start on Wednesday June 10th 2009.

Doors open at 5:30pm, so get there early in order to get yourself a seat and a nice cup of hot tea or coffee and a snack.

Free entry. Everyone welcome.

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