A mum was diagnosed with what she calls a “silent killer” after experiencing bloating and loss of appetite. Christina Wilson, 71, noticed her bloating when she was trying to slim down for her son’s wedding but found herself getting “heavier”. Despite not feeling hungry, she also had small bladder leaks which she initially thought were … Read more
Four commonly used medicines could boost your life expectancy, new research suggests. The 12-year-long study, which has been recently published, looked at Viagra, hormone replacement therapy, statins and painkillers. While the idea that prescription medicine may prolong life is not entirely new, examining specific details on how the individual medications can impact your health together is. … Read more
The predicted severity of pollen levels across the UK has been ranked for 2024, with hayfever sufferers learning their fate this summer. Collaborating with the University of Worcester, the Met Office considered a range of factors when predicting these levels, with much depending on how much pollen has formed on the plants and the weather … Read more
Over recent years, research has cemented sleep as one of the most important aspects of our health. Something as simple as how you sleep can influence your risk of major health problems, ranging from cardiovascular diseases to dementia. But shut-eye also plays a role in your cognitive function, hormone regulation and quite frankly, the day … Read more
Simple lifestyle tweaks can go a long way when it comes to your overall health, including your stomach. Whether you’re struggling with inflammation or bloating, a stomach doctor has revealed five herbs he uses regularly to keep his gut strong and healthy. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a board-certified gastroenterologist, took to his TikTok to outline the … Read more
A gastroenterologist has revealed five natural remedies that could pose as a “quick relief” for constipation. Dr Joseph Salhab, a board-certified gastroenterologist, took to his TikTok in a response to a woman who complained of persistent constipation. The woman confessed that she’s been suffering from the uncomfortable problem for five days and asked for advice. … Read more
Older Canadian women face challenges accessing medical specialists and non-emergency tests compared to older men, according to a recent Statistics Canada report. The report released Wednesday, called ‘Access to specialized health-care services among older Canadians’ looked at the challenges faced by Canadians aged 65 and older in accessing health-care services, considering factors such as gender … Read more
Women aren’t the only ones who experience a drop in their hormone levels as they age. Testosterone levels also decline, leaving men susceptible to oestrogen dominance. This means that certain functions that rely on this hormone, including maintaining muscle mass, start to diminish. Often during this time, men find themselves developing belly fat they haven’t … Read more
A new breakthrough jab may prevent menopause from happening altogether, scientists claim. Currently being developed by US researchers, the injection is designed to mimic a key hormone. This could mean that when your levels start to plummet at around the age of 45 during menopause, the drug could step in and delay the debilitating condition … Read more
Experts have warned of a red flag dementia sign that can be spotted in a person’s home. The Alzheimer’s Association explained that someone with dementia may place items in unusual places and then struggle to retrace their steps to find them. Another key sign is related to a person’s familiarity with their home’s layout. Even … Read more
