healthyperfdev The leading charity for Diabetes in the UK have stated that poor diabetes care in England is leading to avoidable deaths, record rates of complications and this is having massive cost implications to the NHS. Their research says that diabetes is the fastest growing health threat of our times and current care models are not … Read more
Harvard University have conducted a major study which found that whole grains reduce the risk of heart disease, along with other major chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Researchers tracked more than 100,000 people for over than 14 years, monitoring diets and health outcomes. Everyone involved in the study was healthy in 1984 when … Read more
The virus behind the common cold is much happier in a cold nose, US researchers suggest. Their study showed the human immune system was weaker in cooler temperatures, allowing the virus to thrive. The researchers suggested keeping your nose warm and avoiding cold air while infected. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy … Read more
During the winter months and at the start of January in particular, many of us think about what we want to change in our lives over the coming 12 months. A new year provides the perfect opportunity to set resolutions, take stock and decide how we will live our lives differently from now on. Many … Read more
A Nordic diet could reduce the dangers of being overweight, a study suggests. Scientists at the University of Eastern Finland found that eating fish, berries, wholegrains and vegetables reduces genes associated with inflammation linked to chronic diseases. Middle-aged men and women with signs of metabolic syndrome (a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity) ate the “Viking … Read more
Nearly 600,000 cancer cases in the UK could have been avoided in the last five years if people had healthier lifestyles according to new Cancer Research UK figures. The charity is urging people to consider their health when making New Year resolutions. For example, limiting alcohol intake, improving nutrition and doing regular exercise is good advice. Smoking … Read more
If you curl up under the duvet with an e-book for a bedtime read then you are damaging your sleep and maybe your health, a team from Harvard Medical School have warned. They found it took longer to nod off with a back-lit e-reader, which led to poorer quality sleep and being more tired the next … Read more
According to a recent survey, shift workers report poorer general ill-health, have a higher body mass index (BMI) and increased incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The data was produced from interviews with a representative sample of the population. Participants aged 16 years and over who were in employment were asked whether they worked in … Read more
An Australian team of biochemists have published a report in the British Medical Journal that suggests fat can be breathed out as well as burned off as you lose weight. However, they also warn that people still need to huff and puff with exercise to keep slim – hyperventilating on its own will not do … Read more
A new scheme which is being launched by the charity Mind with funding from Sport England is aiming to help 75,000 people with mental health problems. The £2million project will use sport to assist and improve the lives of people with mental health issues and they will be offered help to join sports clubs, take … Read more
Some new research out of the US suggests that using signs to warning shoppers how much exercise they need to do to burn off calories in sugary drinks can encourage healthier choices. A study of teenagers’ purchasing habits found they bought fewer sugary drinks and more water when the signs were up. For six weeks, … Read more
Macmillan Cancer Support have released a couple of interesting statistics ahead of their Stay Sober for October campaign. The average Briton spends almost £50,000 in their lifetime on alcohol; that is around £787 per year. The research surveyed 2,000 over-18s. Men spent an average of £934.44 per year, the data found, compared with women spending … Read more
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