Type 2 diabetes: Potatoes can help lower blood sugar

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

While Christmas is around the corner, type 2 diabetes is there all year round, which could make the season a little challenging for those who suffer from it. But, including a certain kind of food over the holiday meals can...

High blood pressure: Taking probiotic supplements can help lower reading

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

One of the most common conditions among people today is high blood pressure or hypertension, and dietary changes can help reduce the risk or at the very least, keep blood pressure readings at bay. Aside from diet and...

This heart implant is a game-changer in reducing the risk of stroke

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

Thanks to advancements in technology, more and more developments have been made in the medical field. One such breakthrough is a certain heart implant that can reduce the risk of a stroke in people. Express reports that...

Stomach cancer: The color of your stool may indicate the disease

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

As unusual as it may seem for some people, sometimes indicators of diseases may lie in what we flush out of our bodies, like our stools. The color may be an indicator of something as serious as stomach cancer. One of...

Visceral fat: Drinking apple cider vinegar can help reduce visceral fat

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

Visceral fat is the dangerous fat on the abdominal cavity of the body, and if no dietary changes are done, then it may lead to more serious diseases later. But, a new study has shown that drinking apple cider vinegar may...

Even in sporty Seattle, most kids aren't getting enough exercise

Dec 16, 2019 04:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

People who live in and around Seattle are among the nations most active. The region is an outdoor recreation haven for both locals and visitors who enjoy hiking, biking and kayaking. I conduct research about coaching...

Things people say about exercise that aren't true

Dec 16, 2019 04:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

It can be hard to include exercise in our busy lives, despite the best of intentions. There are a lot of reasons people dont exercise, and a lot of misconceptions about exercise. Here are nine common misconceptions about...