Diabetes: The alcoholic drink found to be ‘beneficial’ for lowering blood sugar levels

DIABETES type 2 is a chronic condition whereby high blood sugar levels threaten to ravage the body. Modifying your diet can help keep the risks at bay. It may come as a surprise to hear a popular alcoholic drink has proven to be “beneficial” for lowering high blood sugar levels.

High blood pressure: What alcoholic drinks should you avoid to keep your reading down?

HIGH blood pressure is a common condition which can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. The best way to prevent it developing or to control your reading is by eating a healthy and balanced diet. When it comes to alcohol, which is the best drink to opt for?

Weight loss: The best alcoholic drinks for weight loss this summer – you'll be surprised

Weight loss can be particularly hard in summer, when social commitments increase and the warm weather encourages plans. One thing the warm weather also encourages is drinking, which can be detrimental to achieving weight-loss goals. A recent survey by Finder.com revealed that two thirds of Britons have no idea how man calories are in common […]

Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Three alcoholic drinks to opt for to help control blood sugar

DIABETES type 2 symptoms can be difficult to detect and many people may have the condition without realising. But if this type of diabetes is left untreated, it can lead to more serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Drinking alcohol can cause blood sugar levels to spike. If you are going to […]

Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Three alcoholic drinks to opt for to help control blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in the UK, and symptoms may include feeling very tired, urinating more frequently than usual and losing weight without trying to. It’s important to recognise the signs of diabetes type 2 and it can lead to heart disease and stroke, loss of feeling and pain […]

Alcoholic liver disease: Take this many hours off drinking a week to slash your risk

Liver disease that’s been caused by excess alcohol intake has several stages of severity. There are three main stages – alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Alcoholic fatty liver disease is caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol, even for a few days, and the build-up of fats in the liver. Alcoholic […]

Weight loss: How many calories are in alcoholic drinks? SHOCKING numbers revealed

Weight loss is often a long and challenging process, with many dieters choosing to give up their favourite foods in favour of healthy, low-calorie options. But something that can prohibit weight loss is actually alcoholic beverages, with many drinks packing in hundreds of unnoticed calories. A recent survey by Finder.com revealed that two thirds of […]

Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Avoid this alcoholic drink in particular to control blood sugar

DIABETES type 2 symptoms include peeing more than usual, feeling thirsty all the time, and feeling very tired. Keeping active is a good way of preventing the condition and keeping blood sugar levels normal, alongside a healthy diet. Heavy alcohol consumption can increase blood sugar, and one alcoholic drink in particular should be avoided.

Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Avoid this alcoholic drink in particular to control blood sugar

Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems if left untreated or not treated properly. The symptoms of diabetes type 2 are listed by the NHS as: peeing more than usual, particularly at night, feeling thirsty all the time, feeling very tired, losing weight without trying to, itching around your penis or vagina, or repeatedly getting […]

‘Patrick Melrose’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch is a “Narcissistic, Schizoid, Suicidal Alcoholic”

Benedict Cumberbatch has made a career off of playing charming, troubled geniuses — though in Patrick Melrose he’s leaving off the “genius.” Based off of Edward St. Aubyn’s award-winning series of novels, Patrick Melrose is a scathing examination of British decadent aristocracy, adapted into a five-part miniseries by Sky Atlantic and Showtime. And aside from the perfect casting […]