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Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give this year could be truly life-changing? A gift that could save someone’s life, or free them from dialysis? You can do this. For people in need of organ, tissue,...
Ever been tempted by the odd biscuit in the office? What about the meat pie on your way back from church? And, oh, the piece of cake that went down well with the coffee whilst having a catch-up with an old friend? Snacks are foods and drinks we have outside...
Staying healthy during isolation The Corona virus has disrupted our lives. Many have been made to self-isolate or work from home. And the change of routine and setting comes with challenges in sustaining behaviours that support good health. You may be...
Tim’s journey with diabetes-related foot ulcers iStock / Getty Images Plus / Pavel1964 Tim Newman was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 14 years old. Despite managing his diabetes, he had to face complications caused by diabetes, including foot ulcers....
Finger prick tests were disruptive and always painful Rosey (right) with elder sister Milly and their puppy Sooty Rosey is a 14 year old living with Type 1 diabetes I was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was 17 months old. One of the biggest...
Pricking our baby’s fingers and toes was really upsetting Rosey was a 17-month old baby when we found out she had Type 1 diabetes. She had been very poorly and had lost a lot of weight quickly, so we went straight to the hospital where they diagnosed...
Diabetes – how can I protect myself? Diabetes is a serious health condition which means the body cannot use blood sugar properly. This occurs when the body is not producing any insulin at all (type 1 diabetes) or when the insulin it produces is not enough...
We have all heard news in the media about the need to cut down meat. If you haven’t, you are hearing now. But meat comes in different shapes and forms. Health-wise, some experts categorise meat into white and red meat, and the general consensus is that...
The now-retired wrestlers have always wowed crowds with their athleticism and strength. But it’s their willingness to show their most vulnerable sides that has turned them into superstars. Pin FB Yu Tsai Tough. Bold. Badass. Those are just a few of the...
Can't sleep? Here are 11 types of insomnia developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 1 of 5 Can't sleep? You don't have to lie awake for hours past your bedtime to have insomnia. The condition can manifest itself in several ways. Yes, you may...
All her life, Harper Spero, 35, has been living with a rare, incurable syndrome that affects her immune system. But it wasn't until she underwent life-threatening surgery in her late 20s that she began facing the challenges of this invisible illness....
Getty Images Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. 1 of 5 Go ahead,...
Two words: "warrior genes." Getty Images “Woah there,” he said. “Your shoulders are looking kinda scary-big there.” The comment—one of those sly criticisms disguised as poking fun—came from a 20-something guy I’d been on three dates with at the time....
Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet is the key to getting those killer looking chest muscles. No matter how tempting junk food may look, you must avoid it as much as possible. Nothing can ruin your fitness goals the way junk food does....
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