COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, which means it affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system, but it can affect the heart as well in some patients. Although COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, which means it affects the lungs and other aspects of the respiratory system, it can affect other parts of the… Read More »
Nutritionist Pixie Turner is championing green foods that can provide numerous benefits, from boosting energy levels to minimising heart disease and enhancing immunity. “Spinach is a good source of folate,” Turner pointed out, adding that a deficiency in this nutrient can lead to folate deficiency anaemia. This condition “can leave you feeling tired and lacking… Read More »
If you have diabetes, try to make changes that can help you manage your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as keep your weight in check. However, most people who have tried and failed may need more than reminders of what to eat. Instead of frying, choose to broil, bake, or stir-fry.… Read More »
By Byron Edgington, Apr 29, Two years ago, in January , I had a heart attack. My cholesterol levels had always been enviably low. I slept well, albeit with a bit of snoring that kept my spouse awake at times. Nonetheless, two years ago at age 69, I found myself in an emergency room with… Read More »
A study released last month by Australian scientists linked an increased risk of heart disease to the paleo diet, but experts say that this study points to a larger issue about the direction of the diet industry. But is more information needed? The paleo diet is based on foods eaten during the Paleolithic era. A… Read More »