Home »
Bloating could be harmless, especially if it’s just too much gas in your intestines after a hearty meal. But, in some cases, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. What are the kidneys? The NHS explained that kidneys are organs shaped like kidney beans, around 15cm long. Most people have two kidneys, […]
Having a good night’s rest is imperative to functioning the next day. Otherwise, the groggy feeling can make everything seem so much harder. It’s time to rejuvenate yourself with these 10 handy sleeping tips. The Sleep Council’s sleep guru, Professor Jason Ellis of Northumbria University, has 10 guidelines to cultivating good sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene […]
Scientists have found that one hot beverage may slash a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke – two conditions that put your life in danger. Which drink is it? New data has been published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The researchers analysed questionnaire data collected from 100,902 people, […]
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 start to lose your hearing. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosing the […]
Temperatures reached a stifling 33.3C at Heathrow Airport on Thursday afternoon, breaking yesterday’s record of being the hottest day of the year so far. Glorious as this weather may be, it often amounts to a night of tossing and turning in bed. Heat invariably gets trapped in the bedroom, hampering the sleep-cycle. READ MORE How […]
Dame Vera Lynn has walked into the light today, leaving this world at 103 years old. But the war time singer could have passed over a century ago. The sensational singer enchanted the nation with her voice, and became an icon during the Second World War. She would make her voice known to the British […]
Coronavirus has killed more than 40,000 people in the UK, with the number continuing to rise. But, scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine. The NHS has been backed to immediately use the dexamethasone steroid as a treatment for coronavirus. The drug has been revealed to lower the risk of […]
Coronavirus has infected 287,399 people in the UK, 40,597 of which have died as a result. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is not enough evidence to support immunity for those who have caught the disease. But can you catch coronavirus twice? Coronavirus is spreading across the UK and a major epidemic is […]
Menthol cigarettes have been banned since May 20. Has the anti-smoking law made you reconsider your habit? Are you hoping to give it up for good? The EU-led Tobacco Product Directive (TPD) ban on menthol cigarettes came into effect to dissuade youngsters from picking up the unhealthy habit. But what about those who have been […]
Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red and cracked, according to the NHS. But, moisturising the affected skin with olive oil may be causing more damage than expected, it’s been claimed. Young children are most at risk of developing eczema symptoms, but it could also develop in later […]