The Netherlands have their own food-based dietary guidelines – and it may be worthwhile becoming familiar with it. After all, it could help you to shed some belly fat. Researchers based at Leiden University Medical Center, in the Netherlands, investigated how the adherence to dietary guidelines affected visceral fat levels. They used magnetic resonance imaging […]
Freddie Flintoff health: Former cricketer reveals details on his disorder – the symptoms
Breaking down the stereotype that it’s young girls who suffer from bulimia, Freddie Flintoff admitted he too suffers from the eating disorder. Then he made a documentary about it. Starring in the BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff on Bulimia, the 42-year-old shares his first-hand experience with the condition. The 42-year-old sportsman wanted to explore what […]
Dementia – the simple vegetable cooking hack to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could lower your risk of the neurodegenerative condition by simply steaming your vegetables, it’s been claimed. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosing […]
Back pain: Signs your achy back could be a kidney infection – symptoms to spot
If you suddenly experience back pain, there are other signs you’ll experience that signify that you’ve got a kidney infection. Here’s how to know. The NHS explained that within a couple of hours – or days – the following can take place: you feel feverish, shivery, sick and have pain in your back or side. […]
Arthritis and tomatoes: Why are tomatoes bad for arthritis? Truth exposed
Arthritis affects more than 10 million people in the UK. If you have arthritis, you’ll know that certain foods are meant to make the condition worse. What about tomatoes? Does your diet impact arthritis? Yes, the diet is an important factor in preventing and controlling the symptoms of arthritis. For example foods such as red […]
Bloating causes: Causes of wind and bloating? Does endometriosis cause bloating?
Bloating is the name for the feeling you get when your tummy feels stretched, puffy and uncomfortable. Everyone is bloated around Christmas or after a heavy night on the town. But what else causes bloating? Express.co.uk talks you through a list of bloating causes. If you are persistently bloated, it could be down to digestive problems or […]
Heart rate: Why is my resting heart rate increasing?
Your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute, and if it is irregular this could be a sign of atrial fibrillation. However, occasion irregular heartbeat is very common and nothing to worry about. How do I check my heart rate? You can check your heart rate by taking your pulse […]
Coronavirus update: Scientists discover ‘breakthrough’ treatment – latest
New hope has been ignited in the fight against coronavirus today as scientists in the UK reveal they have made a “major breakthrough” with a drugs treatment. The common steroid drug dexamethasone was shown to reduce death rates by a third for patients on ventilators, and by a fifth for patients needing oxygen. The results […]
How to reduce bloating: Eating this tropical fruit could treat your symptoms
Bloating doesn’t have to be a way of life. Beat the bloat by biting into one tropical fruit that could help treat the symptoms. A stretched and puffy stomach is the tell-tale sign you’re bloated. It can be caused by swallowing too much air while eating, either down to not eating with your mouth closed […]
Best supplements: Expert reveals six ways probiotics can benefit your health
Probiotics may be beneficial to our physical and mental health. Nutritionist Liz Cooper explained how ingesting the microorganism can pay dividends in terms of overall health. Reducing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms Nutritional advisor at Bio-Kult, Liz Cooper began: “IBS can be debilitating for some, because of pain, bloating and frequent trips to the toilet. […]