Weight loss for diabetes
Many people with type 2 diabetes need weight loss to reduce cardiovascular risk or medication needs. Two large reviews show dietary intervention, whether making it low-carbohydrate, high-protein, Mediterranean or vegetarian, rarely achieves useful weight loss, although low-energy diets – replacing food with low-calorie shakes – achieved a loss of a few kilograms.
AF AND ALCOHOL
A paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) study shows that triggers include caffeine, alcohol, reduced sleep, exercise, lying on the left side and dehydration. But a trials meta-analysis found that alcohol was the only exposure significantly associated with an increased risk of the heart condition. Another study shows that cardioversion of AF back to normal rhythm, whether by direct current or by means of medication, carried a lower risk of mortality if undertaken early.
The inner-ear labyrinth includes the cochlea, which manages hearing, and the vestibular system, controlling balance. In labyrinthitis, symptoms of dizziness, earing loss and vertigo (a sensation of the world moving around you), ear pressure sensation, ringing (tinnitus), pain, headache, blurred vision, fever and nausea are common. Rarely, fluid leaks from your ear.
Esta historia es de la edición April 12, 2022 de WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición April 12, 2022 de WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Patchwork PROJECTS
Easy ideas to show off English paper-piecing techniques
Night train to BERLIN
Germany's exciting and varied capital is now reachable by train from the UK
French FANCY
Raymond Blanc's right-hand man, Benoit Blin's favourite bakes
Are you missing out on BENEFITS?
Here's how to find out what you are eligible for
TRAY bien
All-in-one tray bakes, packed with flavour
We took a grown-up GAP YEAR!
Who says taking time out is just for students?
'I'm obsessed with reality TV!'
THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Author and presenter Louise Minchin
What to eat and do for A HEALTHIER GUT
Fix those problems and boost your wellbeing
Picture palaces
In an age of cinema complexes, we celebrate five historic and beautiful picture houses that have stood the test of time
'My diet during Bake Off is cake and alcohol!'
Dame Prue Leith on the popular baking contest