Contrary to popular opinion, dementia isn’t a direct result of ageing. This means you can reduce your risk of the mind-robbing condition. What’s more, an expert, who was actually able to reverse dementia in a clinical trial, recommended the “very best” exercise for keeping your brain sharp. Dr Heather Sandison, specialist in neurocognitive medicine, was … Read more
A diabetes specialist has revealed the five breakfast foods that are the “worst” choices for diabetics or “for any one of us”. As breakfast breaks your overnight fast, the first food you have replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness. Therefore, your first meal should go steady on your blood … Read more
Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is often the hardest area of the body to shed. Worryingly, visceral fat can be harmful to your health as it attacks vital organs in your body. When you conjure up the image of fat in your head, your thoughts might go straight to the jiggly substance that … Read more
Exercise can help to lessen pain for cancer survivors, according to a new study. Researchers found that being physically active may help lessen the intensity of pain experienced in people with a history of cancer. Although physical activity has been shown to lessen various types of pain in the past, its effects on cancer-related pain … Read more
Whether you do it to be more productive in the morning or to make your bed more appealing after you return from a full day of work, making your bed can feel like a ritual. However, a doctor has issued a warning to those who like their beds tightly made. This simple practice could be … Read more
Diabetes cases are on the rise, with more than 4.3 million people living with the blood sugar condition in the UK alone. While type 1 diabetes is thought to be triggered by an autoimmune reaction, in which your body starts to destroy the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, type 2 diabetes can be … Read more
A dementia expert has revealed four simple steps that could reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease progressing and even get your memory back. Considered the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease involves parts of your brain that control thought, memory, and language. Once you develop the brain condition, the first signs can also appear … Read more
Hearing loss is a permanent condition that can’t be undone. This makes hearing protection and keeping on top of your ear health front and centre. Ageing and noise are the two most common factors that can lay the dangerous groundwork to hearing loss. While you can’t hold the clock back, there are some things you … Read more
A doctor has revealed a popular food that could help you achieve your weight loss goals. While your mind might instantly wander to a superfood vegetable, the “number one” food for burning fat is actually sweet. Dr Neal Barnard, founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, shared that you should add blueberries to … Read more
Every single part of your body can hold important clues about your health, including your skin. Skin experts are often able to pick up telltale signs of chronic conditions with just a glance at your skin. Your skin texture and colour can give away a lot about your health. Fortunately, Dr Jeremy Brauer, a dermatology … Read more
