Saturday, January 8, 2022

High cholesterol: The supplement that ‘can lower levels by 15%’ and ‘be used with statins’



THERE is good cholesterol and there is bad cholesterol. You want as much of the former and low an amount of the latter as you can. Adding supplements to your diet is a common recommendation. Not all supplements are equal, and one supplement could stand above the rest according to Dr Sarah Brewer.

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Daily horoscope for January 9: Your star sign reading, astrology and zodiac forecast



TODAY an alignment between two powerful planets will push you into fight or flight mode. Here's your horoscope for today, January 9.

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Horoscopes & love: Pisces to have 'romantic moments' but urged to 'face realities' in 2022



PISCES is the star sign that covers those born between February 19 and March 20. With Capricorn season in full swing, what can Pisces expect from love today and during the week ahead?

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High cholesterol: Alternative to butter ‘not high in saturated fat’ to help control levels



ONE of the keys to a healthy, balanced diet is moderation. If you have too much of one food product then you will experience negative effects as a result. There are few exceptions, and butter isn't one of them, particularly when it comes to your cholesterol.

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Diabetes: The simple test you can do with your hands that may help identify the condition



DIABETES case numbers have been rising over the past few years. Knowing and becoming familiar with the symptoms is therefore a logical move. Fortunately help is at hand from the NHS and Diabetes UK.

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Vitamin D deficiency: The sign in your sleep you could be lacking the ‘sunshine vitamin’



AT THIS time of year our immune systems are working flat out to try and protect us from the various viruses circulating around. Eating a balanced diet can help with this process. Some people choose to take supplements as well; a reason to take one supplement can be found in your sleep.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Shocking data reveals the ‘dirtiest place in our homes’ that can lead to illness- Dr Dawn



WE ARE all guilty of possessing some unhygienic habits that we would rather not admit. However new data has revealed that a whopping 42 percent of Brits admit that they are hiding a "putrid practice," regularly forgetting to clean used household and technological items. But what effect can this have on our health?

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Cancer: The popular January diet that could cut your risk of developing cancer by 19%



CANCER causes cells in a specific part of your body to grow and reproduce uncontrollably. Cancer cells can then damage healthy tissue and organs. A popular diet linked to the month of January could lower this risk by a whopping 19 percent, according to an expert.

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Statins side effects: The popular foods to avoid or risk worsening the drug’s side effects



STATINS have become the mainstay of cardiovascular prevention, slashing the risk of heart attack and stroke by 25 percent. However, many still avoid the drug for its undesirable side effects, which are notoriously uncomfortable. Certain foods, however, may intensify these side effects.

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Dry January: Two surprising health benefits of cutting booze for a month - 'brain boost'



DRY JANUARY can be motivated by a number of factors. Indeed, there are some significant health benefits to quitting booze for a month.

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Dementia: The often 'missed' warning sign when watching a film that's an 'early signal'



THERE is an automatic assumption that memory loss is the first warning sign of dementia but this is not always the case. According to Hussain Abdeh, Superintendent Pharmacist at Medicine Direct, a "missed" early warning sign can spring up when watching a film.

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Horoscopes: Most popular star sign unveiled ‘Outgoing, funny, they don’t hold back!’



HOROSCOPE readings can have a big impact on life decisions, but the personality traits of a star sign can impact popularity.

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Covid test warning: Why sharing your test online is a bad idea



NEGATIVE COVID tests which are shared online are being used by criminals to make fake passes for venues, such as nightclubs, which require them to gain entry.

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