How to lose visceral fat: Eat more of this food to reduce harmful belly fat
Visceral fat is more insidious than subcutaneous fat – the type of fat you can pinch – because it lies deep under the surface. Visceral fat is stored close to internal organs such as the liver and the heart so…
Read MoreConsuming ultraprocessed food may up risk for type 2 diabetes
Ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Bernard Srour, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from Paris 13 University, and colleagues examined the…
Read MoreDR MICHAEL MOSLEY: New Year's resolutions DO work!
New Year’s resolutions DO work! DR MICHAEL MOSLEY says ignore the sceptics and make sure you think BIG – as he reveals his top 20 health goals for 2020 Dr Michael Mosley: Tackling health concerns remains a top priority for…
Read MoreHospital patient portals lack specific and informative instructions for patients
Most hospitals in the United States, but not all, have secure online websites called patient portals that give patients access to their personal health information. However, many hospitals fail to inform patients fully about using the portals, according to new…
Read MoreEating two apples a day can lower 'bad' cholesterol, study finds
How two apples a day keep cholesterol at bay: A brace of the fruit daily for eight weeks can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to four per cent, study finds Researchers find people who eat apples daily have more relaxed…
Read MoreWe know we’re supposed to reach out when we need support, but how?
Recently, I revealed to a friend that I was coming out of a rough patch. “I didn’t know that,” my friend said. “Why didn’t you reach out?” Friends are busy with lives of their own, and may not notice small…
Read MoreChristianaCare, Medtronic join on new project to target technologies, therapies
ChristianaCare will work with Medtronic on a five-year effort to innovate new value-based strategies, collaborating on new approaches to target therapies and technology-enabled intervention on the patients who will benefit most. WHY IT MATTERS Under the new agreement, Wilmington, Delaware-based…
Read More13 Everyday Ways To Cut Back On Your Smartphone Usage
At times it seems there’s no limit to the ways smartphones can make our lives more convenient. We have access to all the information the internet can offer in the palms of our hands, we can easily reach people around…
Read MoreQueen Victoria Women’s Centre harnesses the power of art
A series of new programs run for women by the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre aims to engage a wider audience, encourage interaction and bring together women from across the state. Jo Porter, CEO of the centre, comes from an arts…
Read MoreDavid Walliams health: ‘This went on for six months’ TV funnyman on his dark health battle
David Walliams, 48, enjoyed breakout success in 2003 alongside Matt Lucas with the sketch show Britain’s Got Talent. Firmly establishing his brand of slapstick comedy, his offbeat antics have made him a TV favourite over the years. His most recent…
Read More