A new or persistent cough striking in a particular time frame could be a sign you have the new Covid variant sweeping through the UK. It comes as experts fear a hyper virulent new strain of the virus, dubbed ‘Nimbus’, could drive a wave of cases this summer. Official data, published yesterday, show the proportion…
Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, reflected on the difficulty of spending another Father’s Day without his dad, Bill Gates Sr. The elder Gates…
Government data shows a marginal increase in Covid cases across the UK, with confirmed infections rising in England during the week ending June 15. Hospital admissions for coronavirus also climbed slightly compared to the previous week, according to new report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The NHS lists several Covid symptoms, including a…
Higher levels of wellbeing may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age, suggests a study led by UCL researchers, which tracked more than 10,000 over 50-year-olds across a 16-year span. Findings that are published today, in the peer-reviewed journal Aging & Mental Health, found those who said they had higher wellbeing were…
Photo by Andre Furtado via Pexels People with a positive outlook on life are less likely to suffer memory problems in middle age, suggests a new study. The Monty Python team were right when they sang “Always look on the bright side of life” – as it helps protect memory function, say scientists. The research…
They’re supposed to slim you down — but ice baths might actually be plumping you up. The frigid wellness fad beloved by celebs and influencers could be backfiring, new research suggests. Cold plunges — long-touted for easing sore muscles and torching fat — may crank up your appetite and make you gain weight, originally reported…
Previously a loaf that was once brushed off as a passing phase, has worked hard to rebuild its reputation away from being an exclusive carbohydrate for trend-setting hippies. Now considered a healthy alternative for white bread and much-loved by many, adding sourdough into your breakfast routine could support people who are keen on losing weight….
Medical research has highlighted how prolonged sitting can be linked to reproductive issues. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to infertility in both men and women. Reproduction is a vital biological process essential for the survival of species. A study on this aimed to explore the relationship between physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and body composition with…
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – June is Men’s Health Month in the United States. It is a time to raise awareness about preventable health problems in men. WBTV spoke to Dr. Ryan Stempniak — a primary care physician with Novant Health Southern Piedmont Primary Care Wesley Chapel — about the importance of men living a…
Medical research has highlighted a link between the amount of time people spend sitting and an increased risk of reproductive problems. Read on as doctor explains how a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of infertility in both men and women. New Delhi: Reproduction is one of the most important biological natural processes of all…