7 tips on how to eat more mindfully
How often do you “gulp” down your food without realising what you are doing, your mind being occupied with something else? Have you ever eaten
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Cutting out just 300 calories a day can make a big difference to your health
If you trim out only 300 calories a day – the equivalent of six Oreo cookies – that could be all it takes to cut diabetes and heart disease
What is allergen immunotherapy and should you try it?
If you’re constantly sneezing and sniffling even though you take allergy medication to relieve symptoms, you may want to consider immunotherapy. This treatment is aimed at
How to find your best exercise style
Are you trapped in an exercise routine that’s good for your body, but isn’t motivating your spirit? It’s time to find your exercise style. One way is
What to do when a panic attack strikes at work
Anxiety and panic disorders are common and can have a far-reaching impact on one’s life. According to Health24, panic disorder is characterised by the occurrence of repeated
Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes
While doctors have been divided about what level of blood pressure is safe for someone with diabetes, a new study suggests that more intensive intervention is
How an ailing heart can speed the brain’s decline
The strong link between brain health and heart health is reinforced in a new study. The research showed that as cardiovascular health falters, so too does thinking and memory.
9 flu shot side effects you should know about
Definitely don’t mean to sound like your mom here, but…did you get your flu shot last year? Follow-up question: Are you planning on getting one
How green spaces could improve your child’s mental health
Living near a park, forest or other green space may protect your children’s mental health later in life, a Danish study suggests. Children who grow up in
Many feel ‘frozen’ when heart attack strikes
When a heart attack occurs, delaying treatment by even a few minutes could be deadly. But many people wait hours after symptoms set in to get care
Can strength training help with breathing?
Strength training (also known as resistance training or weight training) has been around for a long time, yet many people are unaware of the full
As air pollution increases, so do ER visits for breathing problems
Rising ozone levels and air pollution may be sending more people to US emergency rooms with breathing problems, a new study finds. In fact, increased
Common infant vaccine may also shield kids from type 1 diabetes
Vaccinating against the common infant infection rotavirus not only cuts a child’s odds of getting sick, it might also prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes later
What and how you eat affects your odds for type 2 diabetes
The kind of foods you eat, and even the order in which you eat them can affect your odds of developing type 2 diabetes, three new