Recap | Diabetes facts you need to know, air pollution link to dementia, secrets to a longer life and more

Explore expert insights on diabetes, seasonal affective disorder, healthy ageing, dementia risks from air pollution and China’s weight-loss camps

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Published: 3:10pm, 14 Nov 2024

1. Diabetes expert insights and 9 key facts on the disease, from prevention to ‘diabesity’

For World Diabetes Day on November 14, we highlight crucial facts on diabetes prevention and management, focusing on type 2’s preventability. With 422 million global cases, understanding symptoms, treatments and lifestyle changes is crucial. Learn how to lower risk, manage blood sugar and avoid complications.

2. Beat seasonal affective disorder, discover its symptoms, explore treatments like light therapy and exercise for winter depression relief

Experience the winter blues? Learn how seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts your mood, its symptoms, and effective treatments in this comprehensive guide. Dive into understanding SAD, its causes, who’s at risk and how to manage it naturally.

3. Top tips for a longer life from a Nobel Prize-winning scientist offer simple secrets to ageing well

Discover Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan’s three simple, evidence-based tips for healthy ageing, debunking the hype around expensive biohacking therapies and supplements.