Eating dark chocolate can protect you from silent killer, study finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DARK chocolate can protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study shows. People who ate three squares of a large bar five times per week were found to be 21 per cent less likely to develop the condition. 1 People who … Read more
Was Elf onto something? Maple syrup ‘could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease and improve gut health’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ONE of the most famous scenes from the Christmas film Elf is when Buddy (played by Will Ferrell) pours maple syrup over spaghetti explaining it’s one of his four main food groups, along with … Read more
I’m slim, active and eat well yet I live with ‘silent killer’ linked to obesity – don’t assume you’re safe …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NICKI Hornby was in what she considered to be decent health. She was active, ate a relatively healthy diet, and had a BMI in the “healthy” weight category. 4 Nicki Hornby … Read more
Healthcare: Oromoni flags off free hypertension, diabetes screening …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has flagged off a compulsory hypertension and diabetes screening exercise in Ogbe-Ijoh, as part of the council’s efforts to promote healthcare and wellness in the community. Speaking during the ceremony, … Read more
The 9 warning signs of diabetes after Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies health scare led to drastic weight loss …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DRAGON’S Den star Sara Davies has spoken of her fear of type 2 diabetes after being told she is ‘high risk’. The 40-year-old said she was “borderline” early-onset diabetic after having a … Read more
Could unfiltered coffee help reduce visceral fat, aid weight loss? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research suggests a coffee compound may help people lose a small amount of body weight and visceral fat. Image credit: Darren Muir/Stocksy.Cafestol is a natural compound found in unfiltered coffee that may benefit certain aspects of metabolic health. … Read more
How far have smart insulins come? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> People with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels and inject precise doses of insulin several times a day to avoid health complications. Now, diabetes researchers are developing smart insulins that could be administered only once a week and manage blood sugar in … Read more
Could an experimental blood test predict age-related disease risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould an experimental blood test help predict a range of age-related diseases? Image credit: James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.Researchers at at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a blood test that examines over 200 proteins to assess an individual’s biological … Read more
Co-occurring health conditions can shorten lifespan …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRecent research emphasizes the impact of co-occurring conditions in diabetes. Image credit: Anastasia Khandozhenko/Stocksy.There are about 530 million adults worldwide living with diabetes. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing numerous health complications. If a person has more than one … Read more