Celebrities: health
Diabetes: Exercise to improve your insulin sensitivity
With approximately 40 million Indian diabetics (Via), diabetes is a colossal health concern for Indians everywhere. Since the estimate does not show signs of stopping, it is time to take preventive measures. Therefore with our expert, Arnav Sarkar we look at how exercise can control insulin, lifestyle and most importantly - cause healthy weight loss. [...]
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WHO spotlight on BP burden
One in three adults worldwide has elevated blood pressure — a condition that causes half of all deaths from stroke and heart disease — and one in 10 adults has diabetes. This, according to the World Health Statistics 2012 report, puts the spotlight on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, suggesting that they now cause [...]
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‘Gove is putting our children’s future health at risk’: Jamie Oliver accuses …
Jamie Oliver today accused Education Secretary Michael Gove of “putting children’s future health at risk” as new research showed many academies are now selling junk food. Over one in four academies are offering crisps and savoury snacks, while around one in six are providing chocolate and sweets, and one in 12 fizzy or energy drinks, [...]
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‘Gove is putting our children’s future health at risk’: Jamie Oliver accuses …
Jamie Oliver today accused Education Secretary Michael Gove of “putting children’s future health at risk” as new research showed many academies are now selling junk food. Over one in four academies are offering crisps and savoury snacks, while around one in six are providing chocolate and sweets, and one in 12 fizzy or energy drinks, [...]
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WHO seeks inputs for key disease database
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a maiden initiative has invited experts and users to contribute online to the development of its next version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) capturing mortality and morbidity data. The world’s standard tool provides a picture of the general health of countries and populations and its 11th version [...]
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15 steps to stave off diabetes’ consequences
Following a series of simple health steps could be a key to avoiding potentially life-threatening consequences of diabetes, say experts. The fresh advice came as part of a damning report warning that the country has drifted into a “state of crisis” in which fewer than half of sufferers get the minimum care they need. The [...]
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Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks
Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks 2:01pm Sunday 13th May 2012 in Epsom Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks More than half of adults with diabetes in Surrey are not getting the basic checks and services to manage their condition, according to charity [...]
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Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks
Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks 2:01pm Sunday 13th May 2012 in Epsom Half of adults with diabetes in Surrey not receiving basic health checks More than half of adults with diabetes in Surrey are not getting the basic checks and services to manage their condition, according to charity [...]
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MPs call for wider food strategy
12 May 2020 Last updated at 21:47 ET MPs said obesity and diet related illness were on the increase while food security was under threat The government needs to tackle the UK’s “failing food system” by linking its policies on health, environment and education, a committee of MPs has said. The Environmental Audit Committee said [...]
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MPs call for wider food strategy
12 May 2020 Last updated at 21:47 ET MPs said obesity and diet related illness were on the increase while food security was under threat The government needs to tackle the UK’s “failing food system” by linking its policies on health, environment and education, a committee of MPs has said. The Environmental Audit Committee said [...]
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