Type 2 diabetes: How to lower blood sugar levels this Christmas
Dec 24, 2019 15:49 pm UTC| Health
Although the holiday season is a time for indulgence, the same cannot be said for those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to keep blood sugar levels normal during the festive season. It might be a...
Stomach bloating: Avoid fizzy, alcoholic drinks to keep from bloating
Dec 24, 2019 15:49 pm UTC| Health
One of the problems people have after consuming alcohol is the bloating that results from it. Here are some drinks to avoid to steer clear of bloating. As Christmas is only less than a week away, people have already...
Prostate cancer: Extreme fatigue and frequent urinating at night may indicate the disease
Dec 24, 2019 15:47 pm UTC| Health
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men and while there is no definite cure, spotting the symptoms early can help. A symptom of the life-threatening disease can be spotted through a persons...
Vitamin B12 deficiency: What to look out for in your hands
Dec 24, 2019 15:47 pm UTC| Health
Vitamin B12 plays a very important part in the body, specifically when it comes to nerve function, blood cell production, and cell metabolism among others. A person who may be borderline deficient in vitamin B12 may...
Drinking apple cider vinegar can help reduce visceral fat
Dec 24, 2019 15:47 pm UTC| Health
Visceral fat is referred to as the fat stored on the abdominal cavity of the body, and it is also the most dangerous kind of fat we can have. But the good news is that it can be reduced or prevented with diet and exercise,...
Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference
Dec 24, 2019 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
A new year typically brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. Exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 list, but up to 80% of resolutions to be healthier,...
Here's how you can be nudged to eat healthier, recycle and make better decisions every day
Dec 22, 2019 14:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Every day, you make important choices about whether to feast on fries or take a brisk walk, whether to spend or save your paycheck, whether to buy the sustainable option or the disposable plastic one. Life is made up...
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