It’s difficult to drift off when you’re feeling anxious or upset about something, and when you do your quality of sleep probably won’t be great. Dr Ramlakhan explained: “Anxiety dreams tend to be triggered by the way we’re feeling before we go to sleep. “If we feel anxious or on-edge, it can result in us […]
Belly fat isn’t just extra weight, it can be quite dangerous. There are many different types of fat in the body, so what is visceral fat? And how do you get rid of it? Express.co.uk chats to weight loss specialist and author Dr Paul Barrington Chel to find out how to lose belly fat. What is visceral […]
Neurons in the substantial nigra produce a specific type of neurotransmitter – dopamine – responsible for regulating movement. Without it, symptoms of Parkinson’s develop. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) grouped four primary motor symptoms of the condition. These are: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement) and postural instability (balance issues). Delving into bradykinesia, this common […]
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by avoiding certain foods and drinks, it’s been claimed. High blood pressure – which is also known as hypertension – puts extra stress on blood vessels and […]
Back pain is not usually a cause for concern and it typically subsides within a few weeks or months on its own. Back pain mostly falls under “non-specific”, which means there is no obvious cause. It may simply be a case of picking up awkwardly. In rare circumstances, back pain can be attributed to a […]
Type 2 diabetes can cause a wide range of symptoms, from peeing more than usual, particularly at night, to feeling thirsty all the time. But one sign people may not necessarily link to the condition is a burning mouth of tongue. A burning mouth or tongue is listed as one of a number of oral […]
Melanoma is very dangerous, as the cancer is more likely to spread to other body parts if not caught early enough. What’s the one piece of life-saving information you need to be aware of? There are three layers of the skin, known as the epidermis, dermis and subcutis. The epidermis – the top layer of […]
Helen George was overjoyed when she started to grow a life inside of her. And the TV star had hoped it would run smoothly, but unfortunately, it didn’t. Which pregnancy complication did she suffer from? The British actress, 35, has played Nurse Trixie Franklin in Call The Midwife since 2012. Fast forward five years, and […]
The peak of the coronavirus pandemic coincided with a significant rise in Type 1 Diabetes cases among children, the NHS has found. Dr Karen Logan from Imperial NHS said several trusts reported an increase in Type 1 Diabetes diagnoses among children who had either shown symptoms of COVID-19 or had been in contact with someone carrying the […]
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could lower your risk of the neurodegenerative condition’s symptoms by regularly eating if you find that you’re unusually dizzy, without any obvious reason, it’s been revealed. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells […]
