A doctor is warning of a little-known condition that could be ruining your sleep. Dr Becky told followers on TikTok that low cortisol levels could be keeping you awake – and she alerted them to ten signs to watch for. You may be tossing and turning a lot in bed and blaming stress – but … Read more
It is thought around one in three UK adults are living with high blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension. However, not all of them will be aware since it can be symptomless. If it is left untreated it can have serious consequences such as heart attacks and strokes. Like many health conditions, what … Read more
Nosebleeds can be a nightmare to deal with. They’re messy, bloody and feel like they go on for ages. But now, Dr Lawrence Cunningham – a GP at the UK Care Guide – warns they can sometimes be a little more than just a hindrance. In the worst of cases, they may even be a … Read more
Brits are being warned to look out for a telltale sign in the nose of a health condition that causes more than 75,000 deaths a year. Hypertension is a medical condition that means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. More commonly known as high blood pressure, it puts … Read more
High blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension, is an often silent medical condition that is thought to affect around a third of all adults in the UK. It means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. Over time this puts extra strain on the heart as well … Read more
A new study suggests the rate of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy has risen over the last decade in Canada. The research, published on Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found that rates of hypertension and pre-eclampsia increased by 40 per cent between 2012 and 2021. Senior author Dr. Joel Ray says high … Read more
Experts are championing the daily consumption of a particular ‘superfood’ to combat high blood pressure after dramatic test results. Scientists found that drinking a 250ml glass of beetroot juice every day can significantly lower blood pressure, with test subjects experiencing normalised levels within just four weeks. Interestingly, when participants stopped consuming the juice, their blood … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a potentially deadly condition that affects around a third of all Brits. It means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This puts extra strain on the heart as well as other organs and the blood vessels and can cause damage. It is … Read more
Many people rely on painkillers for various ailments and injuries. Common problems such as headaches, back aches and temperatures can be eased by taking pills like paracetamol and ibuprofen. While these are safe to use in accordance with the package instructions, research has shown there are risks to taking them regularly. It had been previously … Read more
