Recent research shows that a quarter of English women and one in ten middle-aged men are ‘fit but fat’, meaning they are obese according to their BMI but do not experience health complications such as high blood sugar, high cholesterol or high blood pressure , writes The Times. The term “fit but fat” is sometimes … Read more
Ultra-processed food, it almost sounds like it’s toxic, but how bad is it really? And what is it anyway? Roughly speaking, you can say that ultra-processed food contains at least five ingredients that you usually do not have at home and has undergone processing that you cannot easily imitate at home. So an apple is … Read more
At least 12 percent of us grind our teeth at night. This is especially annoying for others who sleep near you and until recently it was thought that it was mainly bad for your teeth: they can wear out. But it is also useful. Recent research shows that it also has health benefits, Ghizlane Aarab … Read more
As a standout collegiate runner at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and then at the University of Tennessee, Dylan Jacobs refused to use an aid that many of his peers considered indispensable. But when he occasionally succumbed to peer pressure and strapped on a GPS sports watch, he re-examined why they were more … Read more
Kidney damage is a silent killer. 1.7 million Dutch people currently have chronic kidney damage, but many are not aware of it. That’s a big problem. A person over 55 with kidney damage lives on average seven years shorter. The Kidney Foundation is holding a collection this week and asked Dutch people about their knowledge … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in many bodily functions, including blood sugar regulation, immune response and heart rhythm. Recent research suggests that magnesium may also be a potentially effective treatment for diabetes, lung COVID and heart disease, writes Bloomberg Diabetes Magnesium is essential for the production of insulin, a hormone … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) – Former US national team coach Bruce Arena has resigned as coach of the New England Revolution club due to an investigation into “inappropriate language”. Major League Soccer suspended Arena on July 30 due to the investigation. The 71-year-old Arena had been employed by New England since 2019. “I know I have … Read more
Many people fear the toilet seat, especially in public toilets. Most germs cannot survive for long on surfaces such as a toilet seat. And to infect you directly, they have to get to your urethra or genitals themselves. So unless you sit on the toilet seat with an open wound, the risk of direct contamination … Read more
High blood pressure is a chronic condition that can have a major impact on your health. It is often associated with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath and palpitations. But there’s another symptom that’s usually overlooked: fatigue: High blood pressure can make you feel tired. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is … Read more
Estrogen is a female sex hormone that has several functions in the body. It is involved in the growth and development of the female reproductive organs, pregnancy, bones, skin, brain and heart1. Some benefits of estrogen are: It protects against thinning bones (osteoporosis) by increasing bone density. It improves mood, sleep, sexual behavior and eating … Read more