Saturday, April 24, 2021

Acupuncture benefits: Traditional medicine could help with hypertension and osteoporosis



ACUPUNCTURE is a traditional Chinese medicine which has gained in popularity over the past few years. The practice works by stimulating nerves in the body to influence and stimulate their functions and help cure certain conditions. From hypertension to chronic pain and osteoporosis - could acupuncture work for you?

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Skin cancer symptoms: Woman discovered cancerous 'skin lesion' after 15-minute check up



CANCER was a disease Mrs Frances Lord was wary of; in her younger years, it was "normal" to slather on baby oil to sunbathe "as nobody knew" of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure. Now in her 60s, she had uncovered a concerning mole.

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease symptoms: Four body parts that may undergo swelling



FATTY liver disease is an umbrella term for conditions involving a fatty build-up in the liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease typically doesn't produce visible warning signs. Late-stage NAFLD may cause the body to undergo swelling, however.

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AstraZeneca vaccine side effects: Three 'unusual' sites of blood clots on the body - BMJ



ASTRAZENECA and Johnson & Johnson have both faced intense scrutiny following reports that link their coronavirus vaccines to blood clots. An article published in the British Medical Journal lists the "unusual" sites where the blood clots have formed.

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Anzac Day 2021: What is Anzac Day? Why is it so important in Australia and New Zealand?



ANZAC Day will be celebrated this weekend as Australia and New Zealand mark the national day of remembrance. So why is this such an important day?

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Cancer symptoms: The warning signs a tumour has developed in the lungs - full list



A CANCEROUS tumour in the lung is one of the deadliest diseases for both men and women. Plus, the prevalence of lung cancer has risen by 23 percent in the past two decades. Do you know the warning signs?

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When can I stay over with friends? All you need to know as lockdown ends



LOCKDOWN restrictions continue to be gradually eased across the UK, almost four months after the third national lockdown was implemented. So when can you stay over with friends?

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High cholesterol symptoms: The mark on your face indicating 'unhealthy' cholesterol levels



HIGH cholesterol deposits might develop on your face, near the inner corner of your eyes. These painless growths can be yellowish or orange in colour, and are indicative of "unhealthy" cholesterol levels.

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Diabetes symptoms warning: Three 'weird' signs of high blood sugar - 'Don't ignore'



DIABETES symptoms can sneak under the radar without you even noticing. But there are a number of "weird" signs of diabetes that you should be looking out for, including a change to your eyesight and having an itch that won't go away. Have you been ignoring these high blood sugar symptoms?

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Calcium supplement may help ‘blood to clot normally’ - signs of a deficiency



CALCIUM provides a multitude of benefits, from keeping bones strong to regulating the heartbeat and helping blood to clot normally. Priya Tew from Age UK recommends eating up to four portions of dairy products daily.

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How to live longer: ‘Calorie restriction increases lifespan’ certifies scientists



EATING less food could help prolong life by reducing inflammation, scientist at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies stated. In addition, a calorie- restricted diet may also delay the onset of age-related diseases.

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Covid testing: PCR swab, lateral flow test and LamPORE testing - differences explained



COVID testing enables infected individuals to protectively self-isolate; this helps to prevent the spread of the disease and is one way the UK can be on track to ease all restrictions on June 21.

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James Martin 'lost four mates to heart attacks and cancer' - prevention tips



JAMES MARTIN is a British chef who has carved an extraordinarily lucrative television career out of his two talents - charisma and cooking. However, the 48-year-old knows balance is key, particularly when it comes to his health.

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