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“Tomatoes are 'stroke preventers',” BBC News has claimed. The news is based on a study looking at the levels of various chemicals called carotenoids in men’s blood and their long-term risk of stroke. Carotenoids are naturally occurring chemicals whic...

“Tomatoes are 'stroke preventers',” BBC News has c...

‘Why fish oils hold all-powerful key to healthy heart’ is the headline in the Daily Express, which goes on to report, somewhat over-enthusiastically, that ‘tens of thousands of lives a year could be saved if people ate more fish’. These wildly optimi...

‘Why fish oils hold all-powerful key to healthy he...

“It’s a myth that cranberry juice can cure bladder infections,” the Daily Mail reported today. The story was based on a large review of research that looked at the effectiveness of cranberry juice and cranberry products such as capsules, in preventin...

“It’s a myth that cranberry juice can cure bladder...

‘Green tea may lower the risk of colon, stomach and throat cancers in women’, says the Daily Mail, perhaps causing readers to rush to put the kettle on. The Mail reports on a large, long-term observational study of people’s tea drinking habits and th...

‘Green tea may lower the risk of colon, stomach an...

The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet another good reason to tuck into that salad: eating tomatoes could ward off depression”. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical that gives them their distinctive colour. Lycopene is an antioxidan...

The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet ...

“Drinking coffee halves the risk of mouth cancer – even in smokers and drinkers,” claims the Daily Mail. This story is based on a large US study that found that adults who reported drinking more than four cups of caffeinated coffee a day had a 49% lo...

“Drinking coffee halves the risk of mouth cancer –...

The Daily Telegraph tells us today “dieting makes people feel depressed because cutting out fatty foods alters their brain”. The headline is based on Canadian research investigating why and how stopping eating high fat food might lead to cravings for...

The Daily Telegraph tells us today “dieting makes ...

A recent headline in the Daily Mail tells us to ‘Ditch the fancy diets, just cut down on fat: Eating healthily is more reliable way to lose weight’. Apparently, cutting back on fatty foods such as butter, cheese and crisps will help us lose weight. I...

A recent headline in the Daily Mail tells us to ‘D...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or your body is unable to use the insulin that is produced (insulin resistance). The pancreas (a large gland behind the stomach) produc...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not ...

There is no cure for diabetes, so treatment aims to keep your blood glucose levels as normal as possible and to control your symptoms to prevent health problems developing later in life.If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, your GP will be able t...

There is no cure for diabetes, so treatment aims t...

If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to a number of different health problems. High glucose levels can damage blood vessels, nerves and organs.Even a mildly raised glucose level that does not cause any symptoms can have damaging effects in the lon...

If diabetes is not treated, it can lead to a numbe...

Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas (a large gland behind your stomach) is unable to produce enough insulin to control your blood glucose level, or when the body's cells don't respond properly to insulin that is produced. Due to the lack of in...

Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas (a larg...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you will need to look after your health very carefully. Caring for your health will make treating your diabetes easier and minimise your risk of developing complications of diabetes. Self care Self care is an integral par...

If you have type 2 diabetes, you will need to look...

Some diabetes symptoms are common to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each has its own particular symptoms. The main symptoms of diabetes common to both types are: feeling very thirsty urinating frequently, particularly at night feeling very tired w...

Some diabetes symptoms are common to both type 1 a...

4 LESSONS LEARNED 1. One thing in, one thing out. Make sure that materials fit into their designated bins. If a container is overflowing, something's gotta go. 2. Clean up nightly. Always put your materials away, even if you haven't finished your pro...

4 LESSONS LEARNED 1. One thing in, one thing out. ...

Create a SpaceMany days you'll find Phyllis Stanko happily tending the flowers that bloom year-round in her Fullerton, CA, garden. But until recently, whenever she felt like getting her hands in the dirt, she couldn't just grab her tools and go to wo...

Create a SpaceMany days you'll find Phyllis Stanko...

Why spend hours you don’t really have trying to organize your home when you can accomplish the same goal in a fraction of the time? You can get an amazing amount done in as little as 30, 15, 10 or even five minutes. So, when you’re short on time but ...

Why spend hours you don’t really have trying to or...

The more mountainous those piles of mail become and the more crowded your countertops get, the more exhausting decluttering your home can seem. But if you divide it into pieces, it won't be nearly as daunting. Here, your week-by-week plan for a clutt...

The more mountainous those piles of mail become an...

You can reduce your risk of cancer by having a healthy lifestyle. Find out about stopping smoking, eating a healthy diet, keeping fit and drinking less alcohol. In 2009, 156,900 people in the UK died from cancer. However, since the 1990s, survival ra...

You can reduce your risk of cancer by having a hea...

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity every week. But you can reach this minimum target by doing three 10-minute sessions, five days a week. Physical activity provides a wide range of health benefits,...

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate...

Being underweight can damage your health. Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones and a lack of energy. If your BMI is below the healthy range, this suggests that your weight may be too low. Or you may simply be ...

Being underweight can damage your health. Weighing...