Vitamin D is created from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors. From about late March/early April to the end of September, most people should be able to get all the vitamin D they need from sunlight. Some people are at risk of running a vitamin D deficiency, however. While it is well understood that […]
Heart attack: Best diet to protect against the life-threatening condition
Heart attacks require immediate medical attention to minimise the amount of damage done to a person’s heart muscle. While heart attacks can happen suddenly, it tends to be an accumulation of unhealthy lifestyle decisions that lead up to the event. As more and more evidence emerges about the link between red and processed meats and […]
Pregnant fruitarian hopes her child will follow the same diet
A pregnant woman who only eats fruit is hoping her unborn child will follow the same diet. Anne Jensen, 23, experienced muscle weakness and hair loss due when on a vegetarian diet, so gave up dairy, eggs, and cooked food to become a fruitarian. When she was 19, the mum-to-be from Denmark was living in […]
Best supplements for weight loss: Two supplements could help lower weight and cholesterol
Losing weight is a battle most have endured at some point in their lives. For many, the battle is ever lasting with disappointing results. It’s a well-known fact that in order to lose weight one needs to eat less and move more. However, taking these two supplements have also been proven to help lose those […]
Best supplements for the heart: This herb has been proven to keep the heart healthy
Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help prevent heart diseases and the best way to look after the heart is with a healthy lifestyle. Having a healthy heart is important for leading a healthy life, as organs around the body need a constant supply of blood for fresh oxygen. Quitting smoking, getting enough exercise and […]
Bowel cancer warning: Have you experienced these ‘painful’ symptoms?
Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon or rectal cancer. People may experience discomfort and changes in their bowel in the initial stages. As the disease progresses, people may also experience more acute symptoms related to […]
Why diet sodas aren’t the answer for your sugary drink cravings
(HealthDay)—The health risks of sugary drinks, from juice to soda, are well known. They can lead to overweight and diabetes, stroke and other problems in the brain, including poorer memory and smaller brain volume. But diet sodas aren’t the answer. A number of studies have found an association between artificially sweetened beverages and an increased […]
High blood pressure: Five ways to lower your readings – lifestyle changes to make today
High blood pressure is the measure of how strongly the blood presses against the walls of the arteries when the heart beats. Having high blood pressure means that this measurement is consistently too high over a period of time. High blood pressure puts a strain on all the blood vessels in the body, including the […]
Best supplements for weight loss: The natural supplement proven to help you lose weight
When it comes to weight loss, there is no shortage of pills, drinks, and supplements all claiming to be the holy grail for weight loss. It’s easy for one to get bogged down by all the claims of ‘easy’ weight loss using certain supplements. Following a healthy diet plan and exercising are the best ways […]
This Guy Tweaked His Diet and Workout to Drop 20 Pounds and Get Ripped
• For years, Karl Helwig’s diet got in the way of being as lean and fit as he’d like. • After returning home permanently, he committed to a healthier diet and changed up his workout routine, which helped accelerate his weight loss. • Now 25 pounds lighter, he’s attained the lean and muscular physique he […]