According to the latest available statistics, cancer causes 165,000 deaths in the UK every year – that’s around 450 every day. Despite raising billions and recruiting the best minds to the job, a cure has not been found. While frustration and despondency is a natural response, it is helpful to understand why cancer and the […]
The number of people with type 2 diabetes is expected to exceed the five million mark by 2030. The number of people that officially have diabetes is estimated to be one million off the actual figure. Both this discrepancy and rise can be attributed in part to the way we prioritise imminent danger. Human evolution […]
News broke today that the NHS will begin offering a prescribed diet of shakes and soups to those with type 2 diabetes. NHS England announced the plan today, saying that 5,000 diabetic people would be offered the diet in order to help them ‘to help people stay well, maintain a healthy weight and avoid major […]
Type 2 diabetes can be latent for many years because the symptoms do not necessarily make you feel unwell. In fact, symptoms only tend to appear once high blood sugar levels – a persistent feature of the condition – start to inflict damage on the body. To understand why this happens, a brief overview of […]
High blood pressure can seem lower down on your list of health priorities because it does not produce any symptoms. It is therefore tempting to downplay its significance. Such complacency could be life-threatening, however. High blood pressure is often the first in a series of steps that can lead to heart disease. When sustained pressure […]
Legumes are rich in essential B vitamins B-vitamins are one of the most important nutrients that the body needs. Since they are water soluble, they can not be stored in the body. It is even more important to have sufficient B-vitamins via food capture. Legumes are an excellent source of these vitamins and increase by […]
Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes too much sugar in the blood. It can have devastating consequences if not managed correctly. Following a particular diet has been strongly recommended to help keep blood sugar healthy. What is it? READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Drink to lower blood sugar When it comes to managing […]
How much saturated fat is safe? Saturated fats are found in many foods, are generally regarded but as unhealthy. You increase the fat levels in the blood and the “bad” LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease increases. However, such fats are generally always harmful, or there is also a safe for consumption? A […]
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels run riot if steps are not taken to stop them. In an otherwise healthy body, blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in your blood – is regulated by insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas. In a diabetics body, however, the […]
The pineapple is often touted as a miracle cure for losing weight – right? In magazines and on the Internet the pineapple is touted as a true wonder drug for losing weight. Especially in the exotic fruit enzyme to stimulate the fat burning and so weight reduction help. However, the pineapple diet is really recommended? […]
