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 simply eating more bananas, it’s been claimed. Back pain could be caused by sleeping in the wrong position, having bad posture, or even by having […]
Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you find small changes to your usual demeanour. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 percent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. You could be at risk of high blood sugar if you develop an unusually unpleasant smell in your mouth, it’s been claimed. Type 2 diabetes could be caused […]
A review of 12 studies across Europe and Asia found being starved of human contact could be a greater risk factor than previously thought. Social isolation may have a bigger impact than high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity, researchers said. The study of data from almost 22,000 people showed those living alone were 30 percent […]
Hair loss treatments can quickly get expensive and invasive so natural solutions are more appealing. Knowing where to begin can seem overwhelming – particularly as there is no short supply of sham products to sift through. Fortunately, evidence can provide a way through the morass. READ MORE Hair loss treatment: The drink that could help […]
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. Treatment success is largely determined by the size of the cancer and how far it has spread from the lungs. In other words, the earlier it is picked up, the better. READ MORE How to live longer: A drink proven to […]
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 14 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the virus if you develop itchy sores on your hands and feet, it’s been claimed. The UK lockdown is slowly being eased, as shoppers are now allowed to explore the high-street […]
Heart attacks are indeed terrifying experiences which can come on suddenly and could be fatal. When this experience occurs, a person has a short window to minimise damage inflicted on the heart muscle. Knowing all the possible symptoms warning of the impending condition could save a life and seeing this on your skin could mean […]
Vitamin B12 isn’t created on its own in the body. Although most people can absorb the nutrient from food, some people may suffer from malabsorption issues. Are you deficient in the nutrient? The Mayo Clinic identifies canker sores (aphthous ulcers) as one sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency in the mouth. The canker sores are […]
A heart attack is damaging to your future health, it can even lead to a loss of life. Don’t let that happen. Here’s one step you can do to minimise your risk of an attack. Iowa State University researchers analysed data from 13,000 adults in the Aerobics Center Longitutidal Study. The team measured three health […]
