EGGSELLENT NEWS
For decades the question about whether eggs do or don’t raise cholesterol levels has been asked – and a new study has finally delivered a definitive answer. Not only did research participants who ate eggs most days of the week have similar cholesterol levels to those who didn’t at the end of the study period, the results suggested eggs may be particularly beneficial for people aged over 65 and for those living with diabetes. For those people, eating eggs regularly actually resulted in an increase in HDL, or ‘good’ cholesterol, and a decrease in LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol. So why have eggs gotten a bad rap over the years? Experts say some of the confusion may stem from the fact that egg yolks contain dietary cholesterol.
WHEN WAS YOUR LAST DENTAL CHECKUP?
Having diabetes increases the risk of a few different oral complications, including advanced gum disease and tooth decay. It’s why it’s important to look after your dental health properly, including brushing your teeth twice-a-day and using floss or interdental brushes to clean between your teeth daily. Visiting your dentist every six or 12 months is also recommended, so if it’s been
