The Diet Debate Health Blog has been set up to feed people with a regular dose of information, news and possibly amusement relating to the health world. Although Diet Debate's main focus is on assessing and discussing diets, our new health blog will discuss and discover a range of different health subjects that affect the UK population.
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Without doubt, the most prevalent skin problem among youth and teenagers is acne. You have tried all the possible means to cure this frustrating problem that demolishes the charm of your face. Most probably you have also wanted to know why you are affected by this. Here is the what happens : acne appears when your body is unable to remove toxins normally through the urinary and digestive systems. Continue Reading…
The BBC recently reported that men and women who were considered to be apple or pear shaped, were far more likely to suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis. In a recent 10 year medical test, researchers took data from over 50,000 women and men. During this time the scientists saw that there was a definite pattern emerging, and proved that those with an apple or pear shape were far more likely to suffer from deep vein thrombosis. Continue Reading…
Reports from the Guardian have shown that young children who are taking psychiatric drugs are far more likely suffer from obesity or become overweight as a result. Over 300 young people were monitored in a recent test, and the results have now shown that that young people who regularly used certain brands of prescription psychiatric pills were putting on anything up to 20 pounds in just as little as three months. Not only did many of the young test patients gain substantial amounts of weight, but their blood sugar and cholesterol levels had also increased considerably. Continue Reading…
We all know that following a healthy eating plan, and regular exercise is great for our health, but could this be the answer to lowering the rates of diabetes? The BBC recently reported the test results from a three year diabetes trail that took place in the US. During this lengthy trail 3000 individuals took part to test the risk of diabetes. Continue Reading…
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life threatening condition which has a life-long impact on those diagnosed with it and their families. It is an autoimmune condition that develops when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
There is currently no cure for type 1 diabetes and it lasts for a lifetime. It normally strikes children and stays with them for the rest of their lives. People with the condition rely on multiple insulin injections or pump infusions every day just to stay alive – but it doesn’t cure their condition. Continue Reading…
The Guardian recently reported that your surroundings can have a profound effect on your daily outlook, mood and health. Studies have shown that those who live near greener spaces, such as parks and gardens are less likely to suffer from depression and some of the most common health conditions. Continue Reading…
Reality TV celebrity Jade Goody, who lost her life to cancer at the young age of 27, seems to have had a profound effect on women in the UK. Goody’s televised battle with cervical cancer, has successfully raised women’s awareness of the disease, and encouraged more and more women to regularly get cervical screenings. Continue Reading…
Many people use detox diets to quickly shed those unwanted pounds, but are quick fix detox diets safe? Read on to find out more about this dangerous dieting trend, and how it could effect your health.
Celebrity fad diets seem to be all the rage at the moment, but are a few pounds of weight loss worth risking your health? Health care professionals are now advising dieters to avoid all forms of detox diets, due to adverse health effects associated with these fad weight loss programs. It was recently reported that a women was hospitalised and actually suffered minor brain damage, just by following this type of diet. Continue Reading…
The BBC broke the news that a new diabetes drug is more effective for weight loss, than the leading obesity aid Orlistat. Research has so far shown that the drug is extremely effective at promoting weight loss, whilst also reducing the risks of type 2 diabetes. Continue Reading…
Have you ever wondered why you have trouble losing weight, whilst those around you seem to melt off those pounds with little or no effort? The answer is in your metabolic rate, and in the foods you eat. Read on to find out more about your metabolism, and how you can boost your weight loss efforts with just a few simple changes to your lifestyle.
Some folks just seem to be lucky enough to eat whatever they want, and never seem to gain an ounce of weight. Well, it has nothing to do with luck. It’s all to do with our individual metabolic rates. And when it comes to metabolisms, we’re all very different.
