The killer condition with no symptoms

When you think of cholesterol, what’s the first food that comes to mind? For many, the answer is eggs. And for good reason: their yolks contain relatively high amounts of the waxy fat found in our blo

WF columnist and a leading registered sports nutritionist, Rob Hobson explains why being fit doesn’t always mean you’re healthy on the inside. Here’s what you can do to keep unhealthy cholesterol levels down

Taking short standing breaks, even without increasing exercise, is great for your heart, according to a recent report. Researchers examined three groups over three months: a ‘sit less’ group; a ‘sit-t

Oh good. Science has spoken and it turns out everything we’ve been doing to avoid real exercise – running for the bus, carrying shopping like a pack mule, cleaning up after ourselves (and others) – mi

High blood pressure, known medically as hypertension, effects around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years old worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It is a major cause of premature de

A worldwide survey has found nearly 45% of people with diabetes don’t know they have the condition. Dr C reveals the hidden signs and symptoms to look out for