Is starting the day with a cold shower actually good for you?

A cold shower in the morning is a pretty unpleasant way to start the day. Yet many have been tempted to take up the habit because being immersed in cold water has many purported health benefits, both physical and mental. Cold showers were first administered for health reasons in the early 19th century when doctors […]

Dementia risk: The top five activities to prevent dementia progression

Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info New research into dementia care by […]

Cancer: The feeling in your back warning you may have the fast-spreading disease

Stephen Fry features in NHS cancer awareness campaign We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Delays in cancer treatment caused by the […]

Blood clot symptoms: The change in your speech which could be a sign

Coronavirus: Dr Zoe on symptoms of rare brain blood clot We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Being older than 60 increases […]

Menstrual cramps: The 6 best supplements for period pain

Period pains: NHS give advice on helping cramps We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Menstrual pain is a throbbing or cramping […]

Italy OKs simultaneous administration of COVID vaccine with flu shot

FILE PHOTO: A woman receives a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Music Auditorium in Rome, Italy, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File PhotoMILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s health ministry has given its green light for people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot at the same time, it […]