Getting older brings many benefits, such as wisdom and cultivating meaningful relationships. These advantages are usually crowded out by fears of mental and physical decline. The harmful effects of ageing are far from inevitable, however. Research shows you have varying degrees of agency over your health and offers concrete steps to lower your risk of […]
A woman has had the veins in her vagina "closed off" after a condition left her with chronic pain every time she got intimate. Victoria Jenkins, 34, started experiencing stabbing pains during sex around four years ago. The freelance clothing designer, from north London, was diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. She was forced to take […]
Buy It! iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer, $32.99 (orig. $59.99); amazon.com The thermometer is so popular that over 2 million units have been sold since 2017, and it’s racked up a whopping 4,000 positive reviews on Amazon. Shoppers say it’s “beautifully made,” practical, and provides quick results. “I have purchased and used a variety of thermometers […]
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 […]
COVID-19 – the disease that has spawned from SARS-CoV-2, a new strain of coronavirus – has highlighted the world’s complacency about pandemics. SARS coronavirus, its predecessor that broke out in 2003, was largely confined to Southeast Asia, so the threat seemed negligible. COVID-19, however, has proven that coronaviruses do not discriminate by territory or populations. […]
"I'm fine. I promise you I'm fine. I'm not scared. My decision is made. I'm just gonna really try to push through these next couple of months,” Banks told her followers. Note: The following story contains sensitive information that may not be suitable for all readers. Fans are expressing concern over Azealia Banks. On Saturday, August 8, […]
High blood pressure increases a person’s risk of life-threatening conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, which is why controlling your reading is very important. Eating a healthy diet is one way to do this – experts recommend cutting down on the amount of salt in your food and to eat plenty of fruit and […]
If you’re diabetic, it’s vital you receive regular eye check-ups by an optometrist. Diabetes UK notes that diabetes is the “leading cause of preventable sight loss”. The American Diabetes Association states that people with diabetes are “more likely to suffer from glaucoma”. What’s glaucoma? The NHS explained glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve – which […]
Marti Pellow, 55, is best known for being the lead singer of Scottish band Wet Wet Wet. The singer, turned actor, has previously revealed that he was addicted to heroin before the band split up for the first time, in the late 1990s. Marti and Wet Wet Wet went from success to success in the […]
Each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 percent, according to a new international study published today. The Australian Center for Precision Health based at the University of South Australia led the study, which links heavier smoking with 28 separate health conditions, revealing a […]
