Risk of developing diabetes
For every year we have type 2 diabetes, we can effectively add a year to our age; a 60-year-old with diabetes for 10 years has the life expectancy of a 70-year-old.
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Grape seed extract health benefits
Grape seed extract health benefits include treating cardiovascular issues and swelling or inflammation, and preventing cancer. Find out more here.
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Fat, muscle, bone & DEXA
Asking your bathroom scales to guide your health and fitness regime is unlikely to yield the answers you need, so being curious, I had a DEXA scan.
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Signs of inflammation in your body
Inflammation is designed to be protective, but it can also be destructive as we age. Here we outline how to identify signs of inflammation in your body.
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The ideal walking program
Walking should be a key aspect of your health and fitness regime. Here we outline a walking program for beginner, intermediate and advanced walkers.
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About advanced glycation end products
The chemical products of spontaneous reactions between sugars and proteins are known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Learn more here.
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MTHFR protein, genetics and homocysteine levels
What is the link between increased homocysteine levels and chronic disorders? How does the MTHFR protein affect homocysteine levels?
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Selenium benefits and how it affects healthy aging
Selenium benefits people in many ways, particularly in helping slow the aging process and preventing disease. But what is it, and where do we get it?
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