Why eating before drinking alcohol is better for you Jeremy Clarkson is known for his rebellious spirit on motoring shows Top Gear and most recently The Grand Tour. Likewise, in his weekly columns for The Sun, Jeremy refuses to bow to public opinions that he disagrees with. One area where his intransigence may have backfired […]
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer The road to longevity is lined with obstacles and one that proves insurmountable for some is heart disease. The major killer falls under the cardiovascular disease (CVD) umbrella, a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. CVD is the number one cause of death […]
This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose) — an important source of fuel for your body. With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar […]
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16, 2020 — People working from home during the pandemic overall report decreased physical and mental well-being, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Yijing Xiao, from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and colleagues surveyed 988 people working from home during […]
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16, 2020 — Having an ideal or intermediate level of global cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics from midlife to later in life is associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 15 in PLOS Medicine. Yajun Liang, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues examined the […]
Below are newsworthy items compiled by HealthDay staff: WHO Team Seeks to Pinpoint Source of Coronavirus A World Health Organization team of experts will examine samples and medical data from China to try to find out where the new coronavirus first made the leap from animals to people. Most experts believe the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated […]
This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked. Fatty substances of cholesterol called plaques are usually responsible for this blockage. This harmful process is known as coronary heart disease, a condition that falls under the umbrella of […]
This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths A racing heartbeat can be overwhelming and scary, especially if this isn’t a normal sensation for you. If your heart is beating really fast, you may need to get it checked out. Express.co.uk chatted to Dr Manav Bhushan, Co Founder of Fourth Frontier to find out what […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers have been at the forefront of the battle against the life-threatening illness. Sadly, they are not immune to the effects of the disease. Many have contracted COVID-19, and some have died. In a paper published Dec. 4, 2020, in the journal PLOS ONE, Junaid Razzak, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., director […]
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol is harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood vessels. This increases your risk of heart disease, a major cause of death in the UK and […]
