BY JENNY ROWE
Mysterious migraines
Do your headaches seem to come on at the same time every day? Perhaps you thought they were caused by an activity or food? It’s actually more likely that they’re happening like clockwork. A new review of studies* found that 71% of cluster headaches and 50% of migraines followed a circadian pattern, meaning they were linked to the body’s internal clock. Cluster headaches, which often feel like pain in one side of the face around the eye, were more likely to occur overnight and in spring and autumn, while migraines were most common between late morning and early evening. And both were linked to genetics. Don’t delay seeing a GP if you’re a sufferer, as treatments are available.
NUTS FOR NIBBLES
A handful of almonds eaten before a meal could improve your blood sugar control, according to a new study**. In it, participants lost weight and also improved their insulin resistance, which reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers think this is because almonds are rich in healthy fats and fibre. Try carrying some in your handbag for when hunger hits.
The root of the problem
More than one in eight women said they suffered from significant thinning and hair loss during and after the menopause in a recent survey***. Treating the issue can be hit and miss, but Hair Gain has developed an exclusive ingredient aimed at reactivating hair growth rather than just thickening existing hair. Try its
