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 ...
Courgetti Bolognese
Spiralized courgettes make a healthier alternative to pasta in the classic spaghetti Bolognese - use turkey mince for a low-calorie sauce Sourced from: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/courgetti-bolognese Nutrition: per serving kcal:326 fat:8g saturates:1g carbs:20g sugars:17g fibre:8g protein:39g salt:2.6g ...
Simple Vegan Pita Pizzas
Healthy, homemade pita pizzas make a perfect dinner option for lazy weeknights. Kid-friendly and great for parties, this tasty vegan comfort food will be ready faster than junk-food delivery pizza could ever arrive at your door. The easy homemade tomato sauce gets extra zesty flavor...
Research Reveals Key to Healthy Blood Pressure
Controlling blood pressure is important for good health. High blood pressure – often called the “silent killer” because it does not cause obvious symptoms – is a leading preventable cause of death, increasing the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. While lifestyle...
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...