Health
LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY
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1PEANUT BUTTER Full of key nutrients and heart-healthy fats, it contains the sleep-inducing chemical tryptophan to help you relax. Almonds, walnuts and cashews also promote a healthy sleep schedule thanks to their mixture of melatonin, magnesium and zinc.
2 CHEESE Packed with fats and proteins to satisfy your hunger and cravings through the night, cheese is slowly digested by your body for a peaceful night’s rest. It also gives you a dose of tryptophan to help you fall asleep quicker.
3 DARK CHOCOLATE It can help promote the production of serotonin, a chemical that is directly linked to calmness and relaxation. It can also reduce stress levels before bed, thanks to its inclusion of antioxidants and flavanols.
NEWSFLASH
Blood test can detect Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms A simple blood test can spot early signs of dementia, according to a recent study. The finding, by scientists in Sweden, could pave the way for routine testing for dementia in the over-50s. The test detects tau proteins in your blood, which are believed to cause
Alzheimer’s and can start building up 10 or 15 years before symptoms of the disease start to show.
SIGNS THAT YOU SHOULD GET YOUR HEARING TESTED
Our hearing is important to our overall health. Spotting the signs of hearing loss early and doing something to help can really support your wellbeing. Here are four signs to look for.
A common complaint we receive from those starting to experience hearing loss is they have difficulty following conversations at social gatherings where there’s a lot of background noise. Our ears are responsible for phasing out background noises to help us distinguish, interpret and focus on just one sound. But our ability to do this is impacted with hearing loss.
If you find yourself frequently asking friends and fami
