9 h. ago Eating at least five grams of butter a day can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Spread the news - butter might actually reduce your risk of heart disease, according to scientists.

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19 h. ago Doctor's 3 ingredient smoothie that could reduce cancer and diabetes risk

The smoothie has endless health benefits

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44 h. ago I'm the healthiest person I know, but I've been hit with bowel cancer at 39

Danni Duncan, a mother-of-three and fitness coach from Melbourne, Australia, said she developed the disease despite exercising regularly, and having a healthy diet.

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63 h. 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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7 d. ago As diabetes cases surge 40 per cent in a decade, and one in ten of us will soon have the disease, experts discover a shocking risk factor doctors have missed

Research suggests that diabetes can be triggered by gum disease - thought to affect about four in ten of people and concerningly on the rise, according to studies.

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8 d. ago From strength training in your 20s to yoga in your 80s: how to reach peak fitness at any age

Can you hold a 60-second plank? How about tying your shoelace in mid-air? Here’s how to test your fitness in every decade of lifeWhen Baz Luhrmann called the body “the greatest instrument you’ll ever own” in his 1997 song, Everybody’s Free (to Wear Sunscreen), he was on to something. Alongside a nutritious diet and good sleep, how fit we are is perhaps our greatest tool to live a long and healthy life. But what constitutes optimum physical fitness? According to David Vaux, osteopath and author of Stronger: 10 Exercises for a Longer, Healthier Life, it’s measured across different pillars of health, including cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, mobility, stability and balance.Research shows that those who do regular exercise are less likely to succumb to premature death, as well as reducing the risk of developing a number of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. But fitness is about much more than just wardin...

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1 week ago Breakfast 'health' staple linked to soaring rates of diabetes

This common breakfast food may be increasing your risk of developing diabetes, a study suggests.

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1 week ago Thousands tackle diabetes risk using NHS scheme of exercise and healthy eating

The Healthier You Programme aims to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through personalised support.

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2 w. ago Starmer delays tackling child poverty leaving tens of thousands on the brink

Labour prime minister facing calls to scrap the controversial two-child limit, brought in as part of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne’s ‘austerity’ policies

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2 w. ago How the strength of your grip could predict your risk of chronic disease

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes can be as simple as testing how tight your grip is

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4 w. ago The two lifestyle choices that can ‘increase risk of breast cancer’

Having a healthy diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of breast cancer

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4 w. ago Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Findings show for first time how plastic chemicals throw off the body’s internal clock by up to 17 minutesChemicals in everyday plastics may disrupt the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm in a way similar to coffee, which increases the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems, and cancer, new in vitro research shows.The study looked at chemicals extracted from a PVC medical feeding tube and a polyurethane hydration pouch, like those used by long distance runners. PVC and polyurethanes are also used in everything from kids toys to food packaging to furniture. Continue reading...

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