BY HALVES
Forget about the scales, the tape measure could be a better way to tell if your weight is healthy. That’s because the fat you gain around your middle as an adult is often a stronger indicator of health risks, such as diabetes and heart disease, than the number on the scales. Ideally, experts say your waist should be less than half your height in centimetres.
15 to 45
It takes this many seconds for a single blood cell to travel around your body.
WINTER ALLERGIES
Follow these strategies to help keep seasonal sniffles at bay
Allergies are often associated with spring, but if you’ve recently been sneezing up a storm, you’ll know they can strike at any time of year.
