Heart attacks happen when a blockage in your coronary artery causes part of your heart muscle to be starved of blood and oxygen. One of the primary causes of a blocked coronary artery is having high levels of Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) in your blood. High levels of LDL cholesterol, a waxy substance found in […]
Best supplements for weight loss: This supplement could help to snack less and lose weight
When it comes to healthy eating, experts recommend eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, basing meals on higher fibre, starchy foods like potatoes and rice, having some dairy or dairy alternatives, eating some protein, and choosing unsaturated oils and spreads and eating them in small amounts. Combining […]
Stomach bloating: Eat less of this food to avoid bloating this Christmas
Stomach bloating typically describes what happens when too much gas fills up the gastrointestinal tract, which is the real of overindulging in certain foods. The commonly reported complaint is a stretchy, puffy sensation in the tummy and abdominal cramps. The glut of food and drink that is consumed during the Christmas period can be particularly […]
How to live longer: This diet has been proven to help you live longer and stave off cancer
The age-old secret to a longer life really comes down to a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking and eating a healthy balanced diet. Good nutrition is key to leading a healthy lifestyle. The foods a person eats gives the body “information” and materials they need to function properly. If a […]
High blood pressure: One serving of this cheese can lower your reading
High blood pressure happens when the force of blood pushing against a person’s artery walls is consistently too high, which means a person’s heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This pressure causes vessels to become thicker and narrower, and this process can hike the risk of developing cardiovascular complications. Fortunately, […]
Heart attack: Three symptoms of the condition you never knew about
A heart attack happens when a blockage in a person’s coronary artery causes part of their heart muscle to be starved of blood and oxygen. Early treatment to get the blood flowing to the damaged part of a person’s heart muscle again can save a person’s life and limit the amount of permanent damage to […]
High blood pressure: The spice proven to ‘significantly’ lower your bp reading
High blood pressure naturally fluctuates throughout the day and night. It’s when a person’s blood pressure is consistently high, even when they are resting, that can spell trouble. This means a person’s heart has to work harder to pump blood around their body, which, if left untreated, can lead to heart complications. Fortunately, simply dietary […]
9 celebrities who love the keto diet
The keto diet is not for the faint of heart. The diet has gained major traction in the wellness world and is lauded by everyone from athletes to actresses for its reported health benefits, including weight loss, lower blood sugar and lower blood pressure. By following the strict low-carb, high-fat diet, your body will enter ketosis, the metabolic state that […]
Changing your diet can lift your mood in less than a month
Fresh research has found that just three weeks of healthy eating improves depression symptoms in young adults. The study, published by Australian researchers this week, looked at how changes to 101 young adults’ diets impacted their mental health. Those involved in the study – aged 17 to 35 – many of them university students – […]
High blood pressure: Eating this popular food item could spike blood pressure levels
High blood pressure affects one in four adults in the UK, but many people are unaware they even have the condition as there are no symptoms. The best way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have your readings regularly checked by your GP or local pharmacist. Being vigilant with one’s […]