They say slashing consumption of rice, potatoes and sugar has the potential to halt one of Britain’s biggest health epidemics.Switching to a healthier lifestyle could save the cash-strapped NHS £10 billion a year – the amount spent treating the condition – and change people’s lives in just 12 months. New data from Diabetes.co.uk, the world’s […]
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Diabetes news: Even just small amounts of exercise 'can offer health benefits'
The findings show that even a little exercise wards off insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes which can result from a high-fat diet. The study, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, also casts doubt on the previously held view that increasing the quantity of mitochondria, the tiny structures in cells that convert glucose […]
Sex 'can boost BRAIN power in older people as scientists discover fascinating new link'
The study, carried out by Coventry and Oxford Universities, found that over-50s who enjoyed regular romps showed improved cognitive functions. It investigated the correlation between sex and brain function on 73 participants aged between 50 and 83. The results found that those that had more sex tended to have better verbal fluency and ability to […]
Arthritis pain cure: Eating oily fish 'can reduce swelling in joints'
Omega-3 oils in fish like tuna, salmon and sardines combats arthritis symptoms in comparison to those who rarely consumed fish oils. The fish can be eaten cooked or raw, but fish and chips is out along with shellfish due to their lower omega-3 content. For each additional serving of fish per week, joint swelling continues […]
Stroke symptoms: Deadly episode 'can happen to anyone' wife warns – are you at risk?
The number of people going to A&E following a stroke has increased by over 30 per cent since 2009, according to new estimates from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). However the number of people dying in the UK after suffering a stroke has remained stubbornly high – with numbers remaining largely unchanged in the last […]
Mediterranean-style diet and regular exercise 'can add YEARS to your life'
GETTY Regular exercise combined with a Mediterranean-style diet can add years to your life Scientists have established a detailed checklist of things to do to help ensure we enjoy a longer healthier existence – with running, brisk walks and other forms of exercise coming out on top. In the wide-ranging new study, a team of […]
DEMENTIA BREAKTHROUGH: Brushing your teeth 'can help ward off devastating condition'
GETTY Brushing teeth regularly helps ward off dementia, according to new research A study of elderly people found losing teeth almost doubled the risk of developing the devastating neurological condition. Those with only one to nine teeth remaining were 81 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease during the next five years. […]
Salmonella bug 'can act as Trojan Horse' to FIGHT cancer
The salmonella bacteria can infiltrate tumours and flag the cancer cells up to the body’s immune defences, making them a target for attack. Cancers have evolved ways of evading the immune system and are often left alone because they are not seen as “foreign”. The salmonella strain engineered by the South Korean researchers is a […]
WARNING FOR FOOTBALLERS: Heading ball over years 'can result in development of dementia'
[unable to retrieve full-text content] A LINK between brain damage and dementia in a group of retired footballers has been established for the first time, scientists have said. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Parents WARNED: Having more than one child 'can increase risk of heart disease'
GETTY Scientists found that having more than one child leaves parents in worse health Scientists believe having one child is beneficial as the offspring can help look after the parents in old age. However, the new study concluded having any more than one generally leaves both parents in worse health. Related articles HEALTH WARNING: Faulty […]
