Health

TYPE 2 DIABETES is a British epidemic. Charity Diabetes UK reported there are 4.7 million people in the UK with diabetes, with that figure expected to grow to 5.5 million within the next decade. New scientific discoveries are always welcome in the battle against diabetes and, now, a recent study reveals another possible way to combat the illness. Daily Express ...

How to lose visceral fat: Diet can play a major role in the amount of harmful belly fat stored inside your body. Hidden away in the abdominal cavity, visceral fat can even be a health problem if you’re slim. The following five foods scientifically proven to reduce the area of intra-abdominal fat. Daily Express :: Health Feed

HOW TO live longer: Long life expectancy can be achieved through eating a healthy diet. While certain foods and drinks promote disease, others contribute to good health. So what foods can boost longevity? Daily Express :: Health Feed

CANCER symptoms vary widely and depend on where the cancer has started and where it has spread to in the body. One often overlooked area is the nose and experiencing these three symptoms may signal a potentially deadly form of cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DEATHS from prostate cancer have hit a record high – exceeding 12,000 in a year for the first time. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BED bug infestations can be highly irritating and may require specialist services to stamp out the problem. The first step is to establish whether you have bed bugs and one giveaway is the order in which their bites show up on your skin. Daily Express :: Health Feed

HOW TO live longer: It is well understood that avoiding patently unhealthy lifestyle habits is essential to leading a long life but less attention has been devoted to the impact simple and joyful pastimes have on your health. Two recent studies suggest a common practice may increase your life expectancy – what is it? Daily Express :: Health Feed

A HEART ATTACK can be fatal. For those lucky enough to still be alive, a heart attack – whether ‘mild’ or ‘more serious’ – is a wake-up call to take much better care of your health. You may not even know that you’ve had one, so it’s important to recognise the symptoms. Daily Express :: Health Feed

PANCREATIC cancer symptoms don’t usually show in the early stages of the disease, but like all cancers, recognising symptoms when they do show can ensure a better chance of survival. Having a certain colour pee is one of the warning signs to look out for. Daily Express :: Health Feed

NATALIE J ROBB is best known for playing Moira Barton in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she has played since 2009. Last year the actress gave up alcohol and hasn’t had a drink since – why? Daily Express :: Health Feed