Diabetes: Look after your teeth to look after your blood glucose
A new study highlights the importance of oral hygiene for people with type 2 diabetes, after finding that those with the condition may have better blood glucose levels if they look after their teeth. Sourced from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320806.php...
9 reasons why you should practice yoga
Yes, the obvious is true: Most yoga classes are attended by a majority of fit, flexible females in tight clothes. But, contrary to what you might think, it’s not just a sport for sexy ladies. And we have tons of reasons why you should be...
23 Natural Home Remedies to Lower High Blood Pressure
So your doctor just told you that you have hypertension, a life long disease. Now what? What exactly is hypertension? What caused this? There are many ways you can naturally lower high blood pressure. It can be modified by consistent diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes. According to the CDC, 29.1% of...
High blood pressure for women in their 40s could be linked to developing dementia
A new US study suggests that for women in their 40s, high blood pressure could be a risk factor linked to developing dementia. Led by Rachel A. Whitmer, PhD, of Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, the research looked at 7,238 men and women...
Treat High Blood Pressure – Yoga
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Chilli-stuffed peppers with feta topping
A satisfying vegetarian supper that packs in 4 of your 5-a-day. Stuff peppers with cream cheese, beans, aubergine and feta Sourced from: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chilli-stuffed-peppers-feta-topping Nutrition: per serving kcal:288 fat:7g saturates:3g carbs:39g sugars:26g fibre:15g protein:19g salt:1.3g ...
Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice
This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month Sourced from: https://w ww.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/thai-fried-prawn-pineapple-rice Nutrition: per serving kcal:311 fat:10g saturates:2g ...
New body lotion could help millions suffering from high blood pressure
The body lotion boosts the level of magnesium in the blood, British scientists have discovered. A diet low in the essential mineral is known to increase the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure – a potentially life-threatening condition. The breakthrough was hailed last night as a...
How Belly Fat May Raise Cancer Risk
It’s widely known that obesity increases the risk for several different types of cancer, but the mechanism behind this link is not fully understood. Now, a study conducted at Michigan State University provides some answers about this association. Researchers discovered a certain protein released from body...
Lower Blood Pressure with Watermelon
There are over fifty varieties of watermelon, including: Seeded Seedless Picnic Yellow-flesh Orange-flesh Icebox … and the list goes on. Seedless watermelon first appeared in the 1990s. While they tend to be less sweet than seeded watermelon the tiny, undeveloped seeds are easily digested. The “picture perfect” watermelon...