Scientific research found that the consumption of grapeseed oil can help increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the good cholesterol), reduce total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the bad cholesterol).
Type I and II diabetic patients have a risk of developing this complication, and the longer the patient’s diabetic history, the higher his/her risk of diabetic retinopathy. Seriousness of the condition is decided by how effectively diabetes is controlled.
Hypertension is a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Even if you are normotensive at 55 years of age, your lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 90%. Early diagnosis and treatment is of utmost importance.
Obesity in children becomes a curial issue in Hong Kong. A report reveals that obese children have a 60% probability of growing into obese adults. The risk of Type II Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers is also heightened if an obese child continues to gain weight.
In the recent years the general public has become more aware of healthy eating and balanced nutrition. Therefore, we should acknowledge the presence of substances that may affect nutrient absorption, substances that we call anti-nutrients
Presbyopia is a natural physiological phenomenon. Like other bodily organs, our eyes degenerate with time. When the ciliary muscle and lens age, harden and lose their elasticity and conditioning power.
