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Heart attacks happen when the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a build-up of a type of fat called cholesterol. When the major blood vessels that supply the heart get clogged with deposits of cholesterol, this is known as heart disease, the leading cause of heart attacks. How does heart […]
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is typically spread to humans via ticks which will have already bitten an infected animal such as a deer, mouse or hedgehog. Ticks with Lyme disease can be found across the UK but are most prevalent in grassy, wooded areas. Recently Lyme […]
The coronavirus has been declared a public health emergency, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The virus causes pneumonia and those who have fallen ill are reported to suffer coughs, fever and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, there has been reported organ failure. China’s national health commission has confirmed human-to-human transmission and there has […]
Exercising regularly provides palpable health benefits, namely because it offers protection against harmful mechanisms that can trigger life-threatening complications, such as heart disease. The need to exercise therefore becomes even more salient in later life, when the body is more vulnerable to a deadly health conditions. The trouble is, finding an exercise that motivates you […]
People with type 2 diabetes are 50 percent more likely to die early than those without the condition, Diabetes UK has warned. The condition is very common in the UK. Around 3.9 million people over the age of 16 have a diabetes diagnoses, 90 percent of whom have type 2 diabetes. This is an increase […]
Vitamin B12 helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Most people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet but certain groups make struggle to top up the nutrient this way, putting them at risk of a B12 deficiency. A vitamin B12 deficiency can […]
The British Government is upping its measures to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) as eight cases have been confirmed in the UK. Globally, more than 40,000 cases of the virus have been confirmed, with 908 dead in China. What are the new UK measures? Under the new measures, the coronavirus is considered […]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, which is why recognising symptoms when they show is very important. Like all cancers, there’s currently no cure, so spotting symptoms as early as possible can ensure treatment is more successful and a better chance of survival. Prostate cancer symptoms tend to show […]
VIVAMAYR first opened its doors in April 2015 and is one of the world’s leading luxury medical detoxification centres, joining Maria Worth as the second of VIVAMAYR’s exclusive Austrian locations. Loved by many returning guests, it’s even popular amongst the elite, with Liz Hurley staying at the centre to help her rebalance her life. Learning […]
Paddy McGuiness, 46, bravely revealed to his 558,000 followers his diagnosis on Instagram two years ago. The presenter posted a picture revealing he has arthritis in his shoulder. “Morning,” he wrote. “Nursing a poorly shoulder today. I had an ultra sound steroid injection in it yesterday. The reason, arthritis! I’m 44!” READ MORE How to […]