Vascular dementia: How do you feel at night? You could be at risk of brain decline

VASCULAR dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. The NHS says it is estimated to affect around 150,000 people in the UK. Johns Hopkins University says confusion, which may increase at night, is associated with vascular dementia. It notes this is known as "sundown syndrome".

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Taking ibuprofen can PROLONG pain - new study

TAKING anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen to treat acute pain may actually prolong suffering, a study suggests.

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Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: Three less obvious warning signs - none involve joint pain

IN THE UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other similar joint conditions, though signs and symptoms can vary. The Arthritis Foundation says studies show that up to 80 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis have at least some sense of feeling run down, and more than 50 percent have high levels of fatigue.

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'Like squishing icing on a cake': The poo change that can signal you have bowel cancer

BOWEL cancer is a major killer in Britain, owing in part to people missing the initial warning signs. According to the British Council, a distinctive poo change can signal the deadly disease - have you spotted it?

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Warning as anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could 'prolong suffering'

TAKING anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen to treat acute pain may actually prolong suffering, a study suggests.

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