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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Spike in diabetes, high cholesterol in Kelantan above national average, says health minister
KOTA BARU, May 30 — Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3 per cent of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the national average indicator of 15.6 per cent. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9 per cent. The national average indicator is 33.3 per cent,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. He said 51.6 per cent of the people in Kelantan (national average is 54.4 per cent) are categorised as overweight or obese, while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9 per cent (national average is 9.2 per cent). He described the findings on Kelantan in the BNHMS 2023 as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (ANMS) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said. — Bernama
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
'Losing 12 stone changed my life', says Lincoln woman
A woman from Lincoln who lost more than 12 stone (76kg) in a year without using weight loss drugs is setting up her own slimming club to help Hyde, 30, previously weighed around 22 stone (139kg) but after starting a diet last April lost a total of 12 stone and 9lbs (about 80kg).She said her success was down to "filling up on fresh foods rather than takeaways" and increasing the amount of exercise she did."There were definitely tough times, but I've had a hell of a lot of support around me, which keeps you motivated," she added. Ms Hyde, who turned 30 in October, said she was motivated to do something about her weight after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - which she said meant she may never be able to have her own she said in order to get any support she would need to have a healthy body mass index (BMI).She told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: "I thought I need to get cracked on - I'm turning 30 and I've got these issues." Prior to losing weight, Ms Hyde, who works as a head chef, said she would not leave the house very often and would avoid looking in mirrors."I would hide away," she said."Nowadays, I'm walking out the door with a smile - enjoying getting dressed in the morning - going shopping," she added."It's been a life-changer for me."Ms Hyde said she could now enjoy horse riding again and taking part in events, including Race for said she now wanted to help others in a similar situation and has set up her own Slimming World group at the Moorland Park Methodist Church in Lincoln, with the first session taking place on 24 June."If I can help at least one person then it will be worth it," she added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mum loses 6st in time for her 40th birthday without fat jabs after piling on the pounds eating family's leftovers
LISA Fillbrook shed six stone in less than a year without any fat jabs after years of piling on the pounds eating her family's leftovers. "I've always loved food – my whole day used to revolve around it," said the accountant from Truro, Cornwall. 5 5 5 She snacked on crisps and cheese in front of the TV, served up huge dinners, and often returned for third helpings of homemade curry. "I loved big portions," Lisa admitted. "I would eat my dinner, then my husband's leftovers, and then whatever our two children didn't eat. "I'd tell myself it was to minimise waste, but I was just out of control." At her heaviest, Lisa tipped the scales at 17st 6lbs and wore a size 18. Years of yo-yo dieting had left her demoralised — from Atkins to Weight Watchers to extreme calorie counting, nothing stuck. "Food was my answer to everything — whether I was happy or sad," she said. "I wasn't a binge or comfort eater, I just loved to eat. "Cooking for my family was my way of looking after them. I'd dish out mega portions and polish off everyone's leftovers." As her 40th birthday approached, Lisa reached a breaking point. In January 2024, she vowed to lose five stone before turning 40 in November. "I had to make a change for good," she said. "I didn't want to feel bloated and insecure on such a milestone birthday." The difference between binge eating and overeating Rather than follow another fad, Lisa adopted a new approach: intuitive eating. This involves listening to her body's natural hunger and fullness signals. Alongside this, so started doing daily five-minute Joe Wicks workouts and 10,000 steps a day. "I didn't restrict myself or count every calorie," she said. "I just stuck to sensible portions and made smart choices." By May, Lisa had shed four stone. She kept up the routine and by her birthday on November 1, she'd not only reached her target — she'd exceeded it, losing a total of six stone. 5 5 She now weighs 11st 6lbs, wears a size 10 and says she feels like a new woman. "I didn't think I would achieve my goal, but I'm so glad I did," she said. "It meant I'd remember my 40th as feeling confident and happy, not insecure and bloated." 'I don't have to restrict myself' Lisa, who lives with her husband Michael and their three children — William, nine, and twins Charlie and Poppy, six — has maintained her weight loss and found new joy in everyday life. "I feel great, not just physically but mentally," she said. "I love getting my steps in and walking with friends. "I've fallen back in love with eating — even though I don't eat anywhere near as much as I used to." She still makes home-cooked meals, but anything left over now gets frozen for another day. "I don't have to restrict myself or have a difficult calorie deficit to be slim," she said. "Intuitive eating and making smart choices are not just more enjoyable but sustainable." She added: "I don't have to buy whatever is in my size, but clothes that I love and make me feel good. "My family are proud, which means the world."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The Simple Trick I Used to Go From 500 to 10,000 Steps A Day
A few months ago, I was averaging about 1,000 to 3,000 steps a day. Some days, I barely move, spending hours on my laptop and amassing only 500 steps total. Pitiful, I know. So when I took on a 10,000-step challenge for March, I initially thought I was way over my head. How was I supposed to dedicate a month to 10,000 steps when my step count was 514 the day before? 🩺SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week💊After some trial and error in the first two weeks of my 10,000-step challenge, I discovered a hack. It was so simple, and I still use it today to get at least 7,000 steps, even on a busy day. As a health writer, I'm not here to gatekeep, so I'm sharing it to get us all Have you ever felt there's so much to do and so little time? If your goal is to walk more, then follow these three steps. The first thing I had to do was break a bad habit, which I'm sure most of us have—scrolling on our phones in the first few minutes after waking up. I had to be honest with myself: A "few minutes" of mindless scrolling would probably have me lying in bed for another half hour. That half hour could be spent doing something more productive, like getting my first few steps of the day in. After I shook off sleep, I forced myself to stand up for a minute. I found that just a minute of standing snapped me out of my sleepy daze and stopped me from accidentally falling back asleep or going back on my It was tempting to dive straight into checking my emails and getting ready for work after I shook off the morning drowsiness. But instead, I dedicated the first 30 minutes of my day to walking. Whether taking a stroll around the block or walking up and down my hallway, I gave myself the "me-time" to get my body moving before I had to sit for hours at work. When I did a brisk walk, 30 minutes gave me about 2,500 steps. Most of the time, I walked slowly while drinking my morning coffee. Still, this amounted to 1,200 to 2,000 steps before 7:30 AM—shaving off almost a third of my 10,000 daily step best part was the mental and emotional boost I gained from my walk, leaving me feeling focused and motivated to tackle everything I needed to do for the Doing 10,000 steps a day sounds daunting. But 500 steps an hour? That's doable. I gave myself 5 to 10 minutes every hour to walk around, even if it was just circling the room a few times. To make the time fly by, I would use that time for more passive activities like replying to emails or checking was also a good reminder to avoid sitting too long anyway. According to science, it would be even more ideal to get up and move every half hour. One Columbia University study found that just five minutes of light walking was enough to counteract some of the health issues of prolonged sitting.A few minutes here and there might not seem like much. But breaking up my steps after eight hours added 3,000 to 4,000 steps. Adding in the approximate 2,000 steps I did in the first 30 minutes of the day, I already had about 5,000 to 6,000 thousand steps didn't seem intimidating when I was already halfway there. Knowing I was 50% done helped me relax and finish my steps leisurely instead of trying to cram it all in for the last few hours of the day or give up altogether. While my 10,000-step challenge is over, I still use this method to avoid sitting around all day. Even as I wrap up this article, I plan to get up and walk another five to 10 minutes. I recommend you do the Next:Rx for Prolonged Sitting: A Five-Minute Stroll Every Half Hour. Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Cheap injections help me look and feel decades younger at 60. They're NOT Botox or Ozempic - and if more women knew, the whole healthcare system would crumble
It's not green juice. It's not overpriced collagen powder and it's definitely not surgery. Karen Clements is almost 61 with two adult children, two stepchildren, six grandchildren and a marriage of almost 30 years, yet she's frequently mistaken for being decades younger.
