Health

Vitamin deficiency warning: New study suggest vitamin deficiencies ‘impair brain function’ Mike Wakeman, a researcher from the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Sunderland, evaluated the associations between nutrient intakes and health. Micronutrient data was collected from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (NDNS-RP) and people’s health status was taken from the Health Survey ...

Bradley Walsh health: Star warned he could die from ‘silent killer’ – signs of condition Bradley Walsh, 60, has said he was warned by doctors he would die if he didn’t make major changes to his lifestyle. The Chase star revealed he’s at high risk of heart disease after his dad Daniel died of the condition aged 59. The presenter ...

Dementia symptoms: The sign when you eat that could signal the condition Dementia describes a group of conditions that all share symptoms of brain damage. Depending on which part of the brain is affected, symptoms can vary. Have you noticed something troubling when you eat? The Alzheimer’s Association explains that frontotemporal dementia is caused by nerve cell loss in the ...

Coronavirus boost: How care home beat COVID-19 using simple £20 face covering Paul Stanton, a former national Director of NHS Board development, who works as an independent consultant with NHS organisations and with senior clinicians said: “In any care home there is a significant risk that staff who have become infected in the course of their ordinary lives may, before ...

How to live longer: The popular spice that could boost your life expectancy One way to extend your life expectancy – along with lots of exercise, avoiding smoking and plenty of sleep – is to fuel your body with nutritious foods. And, a certain spice may help you to achieve that life enhancing goal. Native to southwest Asia and regions ...

High blood pressure: The breakfast staple that could lower your reading High blood pressure puts excess strain on your heart muscle. The condition can damage the arteries and increases a person’s risk of mortality. One breakfast staple could be a start in the right direction. Blood Pressure UK – the only charity solely dedicated to lowering the nation’s blood pressure ...

Stomach bloating: The herbal supplement proven to reduce swelling and cramps Stomach bloating can be attributed to a number of causes but a buildup of gas is the primary culprit. When too much gas fills up your digestive tract, it finds extra capacity in your belly. While this is the digestive system’s natural way of accommodating wind, the results can ...

Bowel cancer: The two gastrointestinal issues signalling small bowel cancer Bowel cancer is a general term for any cancer which develops in the bowel. The disease is sometimes referred to as colorectal or colon cancer. The early warning signs of bowel differ slightly when it comes to small bowel cancer and experiencing any of these gastrointestinal issues could be a sign. ...

Best supplements for high blood pressure – the cheap capsule to prevent hypertension signs If you’d prefer not to take potassium supplements, you could also increase the amount of the mineral in your diet by eating certain foods. Spinach, bananas, avocado and mushrooms are all great sources of potassium. Meanwhile, you could also lower your blood pressure by taking fish ...

Back pain – the ‘cat cow’ exercise stretch to get rid of your lower backache Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. But you could lower your risk of developing backache by regularly doing so-called ‘cat cow’ stretches, it’s been claimed. Back pain could be caused by ...