SLEEP has vital health benefits, including helping the body to function properly. Not getting enough rest at night can make you feel grumpy or moody. But, this simple exercise stretch could help you to get to sleep while tucked up in bed.
Category: Health
Diabetes type 2 – add this 49p spice to your shopping list to lower blood sugar
DIABETES type 2 symptoms include weight loss, tiredness, and passing more urine than normal. But, you could slash your risk of high blood sugar by adding this cheap spice to your diet.
Eczema warning – avoid this type of clothing or risk severe flare ups
ECZEMA symptoms include itchy, cracked and dry skin. Treatments for the condition include creams and ointments, but your eczema signs may flare up if you’re wearing these types of clothes.
Back pain – add this 64p drink to your breakfast every morning to prevent lower back pain
BACK pain could be prevented by doing regular exercise and by changing your sleep position. But, you could also lower your risk of lower back pain by adding this cheap drink to your diet.
How to boost brain power: These are the raw fruits and vegetables you should eat
EATING raw vegetables can boost your brain power, according to new research today. Experts said raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than those which are cooked, tinned or processed.
B.C. health official voices ‘grave concerns’ after child given homeopathic remedy using rabid-dog saliva
A B.C. naturopath’s claim that she treated a small child’s behaviour problems with a homeopathic remedy derived from rabid dog saliva has prompted a letter to the federal government from the province’s senior public health official.
Teacher calls for defibrillators at all schools after 911 dispatcher helps her save student’s life
Elementary school teacher Wendy Swain had taken her students out for a recess break when one suddenly fell to the ground.
Liberals loosen rules that exclude immigrants on medical grounds
The Liberal government is loosening the medical inadmissibility rules for immigrants, but is not yet eliminating the policy that many have called discriminatory. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said the current policy, in place for more than 40 years, is “way out of date,” and not in line with Canadian values or government policies of inclusion.
Dementia signs: Remember to do this when communicating with someone with the disease
DEMENTIA signs and symptoms can include memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes. When a family member or someone close to you is diagnosed with the disease it is always difficult to know what to do or how to approach the situation. But there are certain things you can do to help facilitate a conversation, […]
Food poisoning: Simple tricks to avoid making yourself unwell at home
FOOD poisoning symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach cramps. They can last for a few days and happen because contaminated food containing dangerous bacteria, such as E.coli or salmonella, was consumed. Taking these simple precautions will stop you being affected by it.
