Weight loss can involve a restricted diet, but simply swapping a bagel for eggs in the morning will keep you fuller for longer. Eggs have long been associated with raised cholesterol but the latest studies have revealed that eating eggs has no association with heart disease. In fact, eating whole […]
Lifestyle
High blood pressure may not necessarily have any noticeable symptoms, but left untreated, it can increase a person’s risk of heart attacks and strokes. Also known as hypertension, it can be caused by being overweight, eating too much salt, not doing enough exercise, drinking too much alcohol and smoking. Blood […]
GETTY Russell Grant predicts whether 2018 will be a time of fun and fortune or financial uncertainty ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 YOUR finances are on an upward swing although it may take a while before you start to reap the benefits. Get advice from a money manager or […]
1. Last year’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch found the blackbird to be the most frequently seen, followed by starlings and wood pigeons. 2. There are over 10,000 species of birds worldwide. 3. The smallest is the bee hummingbird which is only 5cm (2 inches) long. The fastest is the peregrine falcon […]
GETTY Cystic fibrosis affects 10,400 people in the UK, and five babies are born with the disease each week My beautiful little girl doesn’t look sick. In fact she looks so well that anyone who doesn’t know her wouldn’t have a clue that she has cystic fibrosis (CF), the UK’s […]
GETTY Stay peaceful by taking some quiet time out We all know how vital it is to get a little peace and quiet at times but how often do we actually manage to achieve that? From pinging mobiles to the thump of music escaping from headphones, loudly spinning washing machines […]
REX Claire King s urging fellow carers to get a flu jab this winter She is so good at playing bad girls that complete strangers have walked up to Claire King and berated her. She has even been hit over the head with a brolly “for being awful to Frank”, […]
Weight loss can be aided by adding certain types of healthy foods to your diet plan, scientists claim. Various studies have revealed that fibre is one nutrient that is essential in helping dieters to lose the pounds. If you are watching your waistline, adding in foods with this special ingredient […]