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What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Both involve your insulin and blood sugar levels, but the causes – and treatment – are distinct.
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Changes to diet and lifestyle help sustain normal cholesterol levels, keeping you healthy, and reducing your risk of heart disease.
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Most of us know that protein, an essential macronutrient, is crucial to building muscle, but the optimum amount varies from person to person.
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A lower heart rate is sign of better health, and can help avoid problems in future. Learn how to measure your resting heart rate for your age.
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6 in 10 UK adults have high cholesterol, and yet there's no clear symptoms. Find out the best ways to maintain a healthy cholesterol, here.
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HbA1c might sound complicated or scary, but in reality it's a fairly straightforward and important blood test which can help identify diabetes