The health guru behind the Fast 800 eating plan has revealed three tests that everyone over the age of 45 should take. The simple tests could help assess your overall health and give you a glimpse into the future. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Dr Michael Mosley also noted that looking at your parents could … Read more
Heart disease death hotspots across the UK have been revealed based on new data. Two tables below show areas with the highest and lowest death rates from heart disease in the country. It comes as an expert has revealed to Express.co.uk that the most deprived parts of England are hit the hardest. New data from … Read more
Diabetes describes a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become dangerously high. What’s worse, early symptoms are often reluctant to rear their ugly heads, leaving many people in the dark. In some cases, untreated diabetes can progress to diabetic neuropathy and trigger six warning signs. Fortunately, a doctor has revealed what to … Read more
New Year usually represents a great opportunity to start fresh and shake up your lifestyle. Whether you want to get into a new routine or you’ve wanted to target stubborn belly fat for a while, a fitness expert has shared the best exercises for this purpose. What’s more, you can start spotting “noticeable results” within … Read more
Whether you fix yourself a glass of bubbly or go for something a bit stronger, New Year’s Eve parties rarely see dry glasses. While enjoying alcohol in moderation isn’t the end of the world, even a small amount of the popular beverage could make you more susceptible to cancer, according to Cancer Research UK. Professor … Read more
Dr Nighat Arif has revealed “the number one” predictor of health and longevity. Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not diet or exercise-related. Countless research links healthy dietary choices and an active lifestyle to a longer life, however, Dr Nighat explained it’s not the most important factor. In a TikTok video, she said: “It’s not your … Read more
The first signs of diabetes are often classed as general and don’t necessarily make you feel ill. This means that many patients are unaware that something is wrong, according to the NHS. Fortunately, a doctor has outlined the earliest symptoms that could signal your body is “headed towards diabetes”. Dr Sasha Haddad took to her … Read more
While blood clots can crop up in response to bleeding and prove useful, not all clots are to be welcomed. When the gel-like clumps appear in your veins and arteries without a good reason, they can hike your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Worryingly, the outside temperature could play a role in this daunting … Read more
Considered the fourth most common cancer diagnosis, bowel cancer claims around 16,800 lives every year in the UK alone, according to Bowel Cancer UK. This gloomy statistic underlines the need to pay attention to any unusual changes in your body – especially in your poo. Just like all forms of cancer, early detection significantly improves … Read more
High cholesterol levels are often reluctant to rear their ugly heads in the early stages. This tricky nature earned the condition a nickname as a silent killer. High levels of the fatty substance can hike your risk of dangerous heart attacks and strokes without you knowing it. However, Dr Smriti Saraf, Consultant Cardiologist at The … Read more
