Many Britons struggle to fall asleep. In fact, new research reveals they spend up to 30 minutes trying to get to sleep every night. This costs them 9,744 minutes of sleep annually, equivalent to nearly a week of lost rest. However, using an alarm in the evening could help youContinue Reading
Doctors will be able to deliberately help people to die under historic changes to the foundation principles of the NHS as part of efforts to legalise assisted dying. Amendments tabled by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill last night will amend theContinue Reading
Those who struggle to manage blood sugar levels should look to their diets, as this is one of the simplest ways to control this. Speaking to GB News, a doctor suggested some useful changes you can make to what you eat. While removing foods high in refined sugar may beContinue Reading
While statins are the cornerstone of cholesterol treatment, lifestyle changes can be as effective or even more powerful than the drug for managing lipid levels. A heart-healthy diet incorporating fibre and healthy fats whilst reducing saturated fat intake can dramatically improve lipid profiles, explained GP and physician, Dr Olalekan Otulana.Continue Reading
Longevity research has uncovered a wealth of information about environmental factors and their impact on our health. Beyond the most obvious factors like diet and exercise, however, scientists have identified alternative ways to keep our bodies in good shape. Cold exposure is one of several methods that have garnered interestContinue Reading
Older women who experience increasing daytime sleepiness over a five-year period face double the risk of developing dementia, according to new research. The study, published in Neurology, tracked women in their 80s and found clear links between changing sleep patterns and dementia risk. Researchers from the University of California, SanContinue Reading
A 76-year-old grandfather died in a hospital chair after waiting five hours to be seen in an A&E department. William Phillips was found unresponsive by other patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in September 2020 at the height of the covid pandemic. The former woodworker had been rushed to hospital withContinue Reading
Chest pain is a common occurrence, but it can leave many people fearing they’re having a heart attack. Nikki, an estate agent from Houston, Texas, recently shared a warning about the symptoms of the condition after experiencing a cardiac event, despite having no known risk factors. Taking to TikTok, sheContinue Reading
High blood pressure affects millions of Britons, but there are natural ways to manage it without medication. While adopting a balanced diet rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium is one of the most effective approaches, hidden ingredients can undermine these efforts by sneaking into the diet. Cardiology dietitian at EntirelyContinue Reading
Three people have died and two others have been hospitalised following a listeria outbreak linked to chocolate desserts supplied to NHS hospitals. The cases have been reported across the UK rather than in one specific area, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Public Health Authorities. Officials suspectContinue Reading
