High blood pressure can seem lower down on your list of health priorities because it does not produce any symptoms. It is therefore tempting to downplay its significance. Such complacency could be life-threatening, however. High blood pressure is often the first in a series of steps that can lead to heart disease. When sustained pressure […]
Such a dramatic hike in blood pressure can lead to a deadly stroke. Make sure you’re aware of all seven warning signs – listed here. The Mayo Clinic stated that a life-threatening episode could cause the blood vessels within the body to become inflamed and leak fluid or blood. 1. Chest pain If you’re suffering […]
Lemongrass, also called citronella, is a tall plant that can be used as a tea. Steeped in hot water, it leaves a lemony aroma and a refreshing citrus flavour in the mouth. Here’s how it could boost your life expectancy. Cited in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, lemongrass contains several antioxidants. Antioxidants can […]
More frequent internet use has been linked to increases in wellbeing in older adults, particularly those who are wealthy and more educated, finds a new UCL study. Published today in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, it is the first study of its kind to examine the links between different internet usage and the associated […]
Visceral fat can be extremely harmful in large quantities, and it raises your chances of developing a number of conditions. But, doing resistance exercises may help to get rid of your belly fat. Visceral fat is more commonly known as belly fat, and it tends to wrap around your internal organs. It’s considered a serious […]
Flicking through death records, alongside survey information, data floated to the surface regarding one potential way to unlock the promise of longevity. Here’s what the research team discovered. Based at Stockholm University, the research team compared death records with long-running survey results. They zoomed in to the question: “Would you say that most people can […]
Consultant cardiologist Dr Iqbal Malik – who specialises in heart diseases – has launched a new, remote heart monitor that enables patients to access life-saving healthcare and testing. Dr Malik works at OneWelbeck healthcare facility, who have championed this innovation, as medical staff worry people aren’t seeking medical attention. “Detecting problems with our heart health […]
Monty Don’s green fingers have forged him a hugely successful career on UK television. The gardener succeeded Alan Titchmarsh on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World in 2003. The self-taught horticulturist would spend the next five years making the show his own, then, his health took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. READ MORE Freddie […]
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. […]
