August - 2021

Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests

Drinking plenty of water is known to ease headaches, boost concentration and aid digestion. Medics from the US National Heart, Lung and...

Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

England saw a rise in young adults taking up smoking during the first lockdown, according to a study. The number of 18 to 34-year-olds...

High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

Everyone over the age of 40 in England will be able to have their blood pressure checked for free in High Street chemists from October....

Regularly snacking on walnuts adds 1.3 years to your life, study suggests

Snacking on a handful of walnuts just five times a week could add an extra 1.3 years to your life, research suggests. Walnuts are high in...

'Make time for a canine cuddle!': Touching a dog boosts our wellbeing

Cuddling up to a dog really does boost our mood, research suggests. "Man's best friend" is known to be good for our health, with dogs...

Feeling listened to boosts our brain health, study suggests

A problem shared is a problem halved, or so the saying goes. The emotional benefits of confiding in a trusted loved one have long been...

Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer

Aspirin may help fight aggressive breast cancer by making hard-to-treat tumours more responsive to anti-cancer drugs, doctors say. A team...

Shower dodgers and infrequent flushers: UK's dirty bathroom secrets revealed

There are few daily delights as lovely as the feeling of stepping out onto the bathroom tiles and wrapping yourself in a fluffy towel...

Covid: Self-isolation ends for double-jabbed and under-18s

People in England and Northern Ireland who have had two Covid vaccine doses will no longer have to isolate if they come into contact with...

Dementia risk greatest for defenders, says new research

Defenders are more likely to have dementia in later life compared with other playing positions in football, says new research. In 2019, a...

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Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed

Breast screening women in their 40s 'could save lives'

Cosmetic surgery booms 'after self-conscious workers stare at themselves on Zoom'

Coronavirus: Virus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days

Tucked up: The surprising health benefits of making your bed every day

Covid vaccines could become mandatory for all frontline health and care staff

Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years

Two jabs slash the risk of Long Covid, study suggests

Can't get a GP appointment for weeks? Here's why

Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests

Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

Regularly snacking on walnuts adds 1.3 years to your life, study suggests

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