Lots of Know-How They’re called the golden years for a reason. Getting older has its perks. For one, you’re good at using what you’ve learned. This is called crystalized intelligence, and it keeps getting better, even when you’re 65 or 70. Mr. Nice Guy Turns out you might not be a grumpy old man (or
Is there a link between obesity, diabetes and Alzheimer´s disease?
Today’s obesity epidemic may be tomorrow’s Alzheimer’s disease epidemic, a new study shows. People with diabetes are at particularly high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But now there’s strong evidence that people with high insulin levels — long before they get diabetes — already are on the road to Alzheimer’s disease. As the body becomes more and more overweight, it becomes more and more resistant to the blood-sugar-lowering effects of insulin.
Alcohol Awareness
Many of us might have previously embraced the idea of Dry January. It can make us feel we are in control, creates a positive start to the year, helps to lose weight, will make you feel healthier and sometimes it is a good idea to prove to yourself that you can do without alcohol! The
Five Healthy Resolutions For Women
Every year, thousands, if not millions, of women resolve to live a healthier life. Health-related goals are, indeed, popular among people with New Year's resolutions. In the last 25 years, resolutions concerning weight, exercise, better relationships, and smoking cessation have been at the top of turn-of-the-calendar objectives for both sexes. For many women, the path to good health is not an easy one,
Best and Worst Foods for Diabetes
From the moment you are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes you are likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks… medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced diet. No wonder it can all seem so daunting and overwhelming. One of your first questions is likely
Skin Care for Men
For many men, “skin care” is something their wives or girlfriends do. Reaching for the shaving cream, they knock over bottles of moisturisers and creams and wonder if all those expensive potions and their exotic ingredients are even worth the plastic they’re packaged in. So it’s not surprising that many men react to new male-oriented
Plastic Surgery for Men
Today, men of all ages and all walks of life are requesting plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons. Men’s goals may include a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face and a trimmer waistline. Perhaps unsurprisingly, treatments such as Botox are now hugely popular, but less well known is the fact that the number of men choosing
What is Normal Ageing?
You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older — from your heart and eyes to your skin and bones. You can enjoy a better body by knowing what’s natural as you age and what’s not and by learning simple steps you can try to delay or lessen the changes. Your
Weird things that happen to your skin as you age…
As we age, our skin goes through many changes, some through the natural process of ageing, some are due to lifestyle choices. With intervention, some can be minimised and even reduced! Here are a few to look out for; Actinic Keratosis Ultraviolet light from the sun or from a manmade source like a tanning bed