4 h. ago High blood sugar and pressure can be lowered by eating these carbohydrate

Women who eat a higher-quality carb diet are up to 37% more likely to age healthily, according to a new study

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6 d. ago From tradwife to radwife: abandoning perfection in favour of the ‘good enough’ life

No they don’t cook from scratch, sometimes forget the sunscreen and often miss work deadlines, but at least their kids are wearing secondhand clothes Meet the new gen of radically normal mumsMost mornings, I’m woken at 6am by my alarm (the baby crawling on to my head). I stretch, go downstairs, fill a bowl with iced water and, the theme of Transformers playing in the background, write my journal (a list of emails-I-forgot-to-reply-to). I drink hot water with cider vinegar to regulate my blood sugar levels, followed by tea using the baby’s leftover milk. Dragging a chilled jade gua sha spoon across my face in an attempt to reverse the ageing process, I then make my young sons’ porridge. While they eat, I plunge my face into the iced water until I can’t breathe, and begin my three-step routine (two La Roche-Posay serums followed by SPF). Some mornings, I run. Others, I cry into a coffee, albeit one made with organic milk, before taking a mushroom gummy to take the edge off the da...

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2 w. ago Food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than thought, study finds

Controversial additive may be in as many as 11,000 US products and could lead to diabetes and obesityThe controversial food additive titanium dioxide likely has more toxic effects than previously thought, new peer-reviewed research shows, adding to growing evidence that unregulated nanoparticles used throughout the food system present an underestimated danger to consumers.In nanoparticle form, titanium dioxide may throw off the body’s endocrine system by disrupting hormonal response to food and dysregulating blood sugar levels, which can lead to diabetes, obesity and other health problems, the study found. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients

Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degenerationWeight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Laila Soueif’s survival despite nearly 250 day hunger strike is a ‘miracle’, says family

Laila Soueif, 69, is currently at St Thomas’s Hospital suffering from extremely low blood sugar levels as she protests the imprisonment of her son

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2 w. ago Put down the salad and broccoli – chocolate and red wine now count towards your five a day

Scientists reckon that tasty treats like chocolate and red wine could be part of your five-a-day as they're rich in flavonoids, chemicals which can lower blood pressure and make you live longer

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2 w. ago The herbs and spices that CAN reduce bloating, cut blood sugar or boost memory

Could sprinkling cinnamon on your porridge help cut blood pressure? Does adding fresh parsley to your salad count as one of your five-a-day?

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2 w. ago Doctors pinpoint the exact amount of time you should spend on the toilet

According to Dr Xue and others, the act of sitting in a downward-facing posture on the toilet for extended periods places unnecessary pressure on the veins and tissues of the lower rectum.

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3 w. ago Federal Reserve issues rare statement asserting independence amid Trump pressure

Central bank emphasizes nonpartisan role in brief memo after chair Jerome Powell meets with US presidentCan Trump fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell?The Federal Reserve issued a rare, strongly worded statement on Thursday after chair Jerome Powell spoke with Donald Trump at the White House Thursday morning, holding firm on the central bank’s independence amid pressure from Trump to lower interest rates.The three-paragraph statement emphasized the Fed’s independent, nonpartisan role in setting monetary policy based on economic data. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How your nails could be warning you about chronic type 2 diabetes

The condition which affects blood sugar levels currently has no cure

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3 w. ago Trump’s FDA chief suggests diabetics should take cooking classes under MAHA agenda

People with type 1 diabetes require insulin to live, while those with type 2 diabetes use insulin and other medications to help control their blood sugar levels

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4 w. ago The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Any walking is good for your health

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