It was a rare beautiful afternoon in Seattle in the spring of 2002, and I was throwing a football around with the guys at work. I probably shouldn’t have been doing so in a skirt and heels, because I wound up with a fractured finger, sprained wrist and damaged rotator cuff. After the cast was … Read more
When it comes to well-being, your jaw health likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, experts say many day-to-day issues — everything from headaches to ear pain — can be a sign of jaw problems. “First and foremost, jaw joints are the most-used joint in the body,” said Dr. Priya Mistry, a … Read more
Back pain is a common issue that many people deal with. It can be triggered by various factors such as prolonged sitting at desks or sleeping in uncomfortable positions. However, if you’re battling lower back pain, there’s one simple remedy which could significantly improve your health. According to TikTok doctor, Dr Karan Raj, doing one … Read more
A leading cancer charity is warning people to get these six symptoms checked as they are “red flag” early signs of the deadly disease. Cancer is a serious condition that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably. They can then spread to other tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer … Read more
An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message for people walking around with back pain: Don’t push through. This is especially true with one specific combination of movements, according to Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spine surgeon and neurosurgeon … Read more
Eight in 10 Brits with regular pain issues are struggling with day-to-day living, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found that physical ailments mean 40 percent of sufferers can’t remember the last time they had a full night’s sleep. The same percentage can’t comfortably exercise, and three in 10 struggle with household chores … Read more
Nine in 10 women have felt “embarrassed” after experiencing a female health symptom in public, according to research. A study, of more than 4,000 women, found 89 percent have been left feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious by the likes of hot flushes, heightened emotions, excessive sweating, severe period pain, or leaks, while around others. These “Public … Read more
Her exhausted muscles ached as Lis van Lynden pedalled across the Peace Bridge in Londonderry at the end of a remarkable journey. The 51-year-old had spent seven months of 2022 cycling the length and breadth of Great Britain, allowing herself just a short break before riding the coast of Ireland last year. Her feat is … Read more
