Sleep can seem like a luxury to those who struggle to get enough of it. Many factors can impede our ability to drift off, such as technology overload and stress. Fortunately, you do not have to tackle the complex underlying causes to restore the sleep-cycle. READ MORE How to sleep:…
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: The sign in your chest you could be lacking B12
A vitamin B12 deficiency can result in abnormal red blood cell production, leading to anaemia. There’s a sign in your chest that alerts you to this malnutrition and health condition. What’s anaemia? Healthcare provider Bupa had Consultant Haematologist Dr Prem Mahendra provide an explanation of what anaemia is. Dr Mahendra…
Eczema treatment: The essential oil shown to reduce severity of symptoms
Eczema refers to a group of conditions that cause skin to become red, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes blistering and weeping. Atopic eczema is the most common type, affecting up to one in 10 adults and two in 10 children in the UK. According to Bupa, if you have atopic eczema,…
Michael Ball health: Singer’s ‘totally debilitating’ condition – what are the symptoms?
Michael Ball, 58, is an actor, singer and broadcaster who first gained notoriety when he made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original production of Les Miserables – a musical which still today attracts audiences from around the world. Michael went on to star in the equally…
Billie Jean King health: ‘I’m worried’ – tennis legend explains symptoms of her condition
Billie Jean King, 76, is best known as the 12-time singles Grand Slam winner, between the years 1966 and 1975. The former world No 1 was diagnosed with diabetes in 2014, and has revealed her concerns about the condition. King is one of the most successful tennis players of all…
High blood pressure: Study reveals the summer berry that could lower your reading
High blood pressure, consistently over time, damages the inside of your body. This puts you at higher risk of disease, such as heart disease. One berry can lower your blood pressure reading. The NHS confirmed that blood pressure readings that show up as 140/90mmHg or higher are considered stage two…
Hair loss treatment: A natural product which stimulates hair follicles for hair growth
Hair loss is a subject which brings up many theories and old wives’ tales on how to cure the natural occurrence. Many of these theories prove to be a waste of time and its often best to turn to nature’s healthy remedies. EGCG has had some impressive results when it…
How to live longer – amount of exercise you should do every day to avoid an early death
The key to living longer could be to eat a healthy, balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day – as well as regular exercise. But you could boost your life expectancy by simply doing 15 minutes of exercise every day. Maintaining a healthy…
Coronavirus update: New virus discovered with ‘disastrous’ potential – symptoms revealed
Coronavirus has continued to spread across the world, with more than 10 million confirmed cases of the virus. But, a new flu virus has been spotted in China, that has been revealed to have “pandemic potential”. The new strain of flu, which has been named G4 EA H1N1, has emerged…
Shirley Ballas health: ‘Painful day’ – Strictly Come Dancing judge explains shock injury
Shirley Ballas, 59, will be making an appearance on BBC Two’s Glastonbury rewind show, ‘Glastonbury Tea Time Legends’ on Sunday evening (6.30pm). But, the ballroom dancer has recently sprained her ankle, she has revealed to her fans. Ballas is most commonly known for being a judge on the BBC One…
Coronavirus update: A natural remedy may ‘help to reduce early symptoms’ of COVID-19
Coronavirus is under investigation. As Britain becomes more familiar with the disease, groundbreaking research is conducted around the clock to disarm this national threat. Previously, scientists grouped together and found that one natural remedy could help reduce the length of the common cold. Akin to a cold, coronavirus also affects…