Type 2 diabetes can seem like a daunting diagnosis because it invariably means you have to change aspects of your diet to control your blood sugar levels. This is to compensate for the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, a hormone that is normally responsible for regulating blood sugar in your blood. While bad dietary […]
Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other areas – a process known as metastasis. Although in many cases, your symptoms will not be cancerous, it is important to recognise the warning signs as the earlier you intervene, the greater your chances of recovery. One symptom that could be confused […]
Parkinson’s hope as scientists find a probiotic can stop and even REVERSE the build-up of toxic clumps in brain that cause tremors Probiotic bacillus subtilis prevented the formation of toxic clumps of protein Alpha-synuclein blocks production of dopamine, which controls movement Campaigners said findings were ‘exciting’ as they highlight link to the gut A common […]
The heart is a muscle, and it needs a good blood supply to keep it healthy. As one gets older, the smooth inner walls of the arteries that supply the blood to the heart can become damaged and narrow due to the build up of fatty materials, called plaque. Eating an unhealthy diet that is […]
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin. This means glucose stays in the blood and isn’t used as fuel for energy, which may seem harmless at first, but overtime, this process can act as a precursor to heart disease. While […]
Olly Murs may have come second in the sixth series of X Factor, but that has not stopped him from forging a hugely successful career in the music industry. The singer rocked the UK charts with three number one singles and embarked on sold-out arena tours. Olly has also proven his chops as a TV […]
Vitamin B12 is not created by the human body, so one must get vitamin B12 from their diet. The water-soluble vitamin is naturally present in foods such as clams, liver, beef, trout, salmon, tuna and ham. For those who don’t eat foods like this, having a vitamin B12 deficiency is a likelihood. Very low B12 […]
