Health / Wellness

High blood pressure Sustain optimal weight with a balanced diet, set mealtimes and daily exercise. Practice meditation (or any other stress-management strategies that work for you). Consistency is key here, so put time aside every day. Supplement your diet with 1000mg of calcium daily, 500mg of magnesiumnce or twice a ...

“I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2010, when I was 42. I was renovating my house and at first I thought I’d just strained myself, but after a few weeks the pain became unbearable. I went to see my GP, who referred me to a specialist, and I had ...

“When I was pregnant with my son in 1993, I developed gestational diabetes. “After the birth, I expected my blood sugars to return to normal but they didn’t. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed medication, then insulin. I also had to see an endocrinologist every three months ...

A powerful field of science being harnessed by cosmetics companies to create anti-ageing creams could hold the key to beating chronic diseases and even reveal the secret to living longer. Cellular bioenergetics, the process by which cells produce and consume energy, is now being harnessed to help women look younger ...

Findings from London’s Thrombosis Research Institute suggest dousing yourself in cold water could actually stop you from developing nasty lurgies by boosting circulation and stimulating the production of immune cells. Apparently, as the body tries to warm itself during and after a cold shower, the metabolic rate speeds up and ...

Research has found that regardless of your maximum stature, the loss of height over time can be a red flag for other health issues. For example, people who had lost more height were much more likely to perform poorly in standard tests of cognitive health such as short-term memory, ability to perform ...

The mother of six revealed her brave experience in a self-penned piece entitled My Medical Choice in The New York Times. The 37 year-old made the decision to have both her breasts removed after being told by doctors she had the BRCA1 cancer gene. Jolie’s mother Marcheline Bertrand died in ...

Find out which choice is best: 1. Margarine or butter? Verdict: Margarine While we don’t need spreads on our breads, margarine is the healthiest option as it is a blend of sunflower, canola and olive oils. If you must use a spread, choose a low-fat, low-salt margarine,” says dietitian Milena ...

It’s 2am and you’re staring at the ceiling instead of snoozing. Maybe it all started with a simple bathroom call. Yet, here you are with the morning alarm marching closer and no amount of sheep-counting or pillow-thumping is making a bit of difference. Instead, you’re thinking about things such as ...

Scientists do, and their findings may change the way you feel about taking the plunge. Human waste, it seems, can be resistant to being neutralised by pool sanitation chemicals like chlorine. The US centers for Disease Control and Prevention collected water samples from 161 filters in public and private swimming ...