Frankie Davies 
We love bananas in the UK. In fact, a 2024 YouGov poll found they were the nation’s third most popular fruit, placing only behind strawberries and red grapes. As well as the fact that many people enjoy the taste, they are a handy and healthy snack to eat on-the-go. Bananas are rich in potassium, antioxidants … Read more
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger. When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel good again? Immunity — your body’s defense system — tends to get weaker with age. “Just as you probably can’t run as fast as you used to … Read more
Some time ago, on a trip to British Columbia, I ate in a local restaurant. When eating out, I always try to order something simple, without a gravy or sauce, since these sauces are bound to contain MSG. So, I ordered a plain crab cake with rice and vegetables — no sauce, no mayo. Boy, … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama. But as part of negotiations with fellow Republicans in the House, key senators also continued to insist that … Read more
Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, can easily be overlooked or mistaken for another, more benign issue. There’s also been a spike in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger people. The reason … Read more
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee couple is sharing their pregnancy journey after they had both of their children through in vitro fertilization (IVF). This comes when there are still questions about the future of IVF, after the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and no mandate for insurance companies in Tennessee to cover infertility treatments. … Read more
Fish and chip shops are a British institution. There’s no denying we love ordering food from the chippy, whether the classic meal of cod and chips or some other variation such as haddock, pie, saveloy, sausage or even a veggie burger. In fact a YouGov survey from this year revealed that fish and chips is … Read more
Getting adequate nutrition can be a challenge as you get older. With age, the number of calories you need begins to decline. Every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition in order to hit the mark. Even then, you may fall short. “As we get older, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some … Read more
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EVERETT, Wash. — Officials are sounding alarms after a baby died and two others apparently also overdosed in the past week in separate instances in which fentanyl was left unsecured inside residences, authorities said. A 911 caller on Wednesday afternoon reported that a 13-month-old baby was not breathing in an apartment in Everett, the Daily … Read more
