Diabetes: The simple test you can do with your hands that may help identify the condition

DIABETES case numbers have been rising over the past few years. Knowing and becoming familiar with the symptoms is therefore a logical move. Fortunately help is at hand from the NHS and Diabetes UK.

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Vitamin D deficiency: The sign in your sleep you could be lacking the ‘sunshine vitamin’

AT THIS time of year our immune systems are working flat out to try and protect us from the various viruses circulating around. Eating a balanced diet can help with this process. Some people choose to take supplements as well; a reason to take one supplement can be found in your sleep.

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Shocking data reveals the ‘dirtiest place in our homes’ that can lead to illness- Dr Dawn

WE ARE all guilty of possessing some unhygienic habits that we would rather not admit. However new data has revealed that a whopping 42 percent of Brits admit that they are hiding a "putrid practice," regularly forgetting to clean used household and technological items. But what effect can this have on our health?

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Cancer: The popular January diet that could cut your risk of developing cancer by 19%

CANCER causes cells in a specific part of your body to grow and reproduce uncontrollably. Cancer cells can then damage healthy tissue and organs. A popular diet linked to the month of January could lower this risk by a whopping 19 percent, according to an expert.

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Statins side effects: The popular foods to avoid or risk worsening the drug’s side effects

STATINS have become the mainstay of cardiovascular prevention, slashing the risk of heart attack and stroke by 25 percent. However, many still avoid the drug for its undesirable side effects, which are notoriously uncomfortable. Certain foods, however, may intensify these side effects.

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Dry January: Two surprising health benefits of cutting booze for a month - 'brain boost'

DRY JANUARY can be motivated by a number of factors. Indeed, there are some significant health benefits to quitting booze for a month.

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Dementia: The often 'missed' warning sign when watching a film that's an 'early signal'

THERE is an automatic assumption that memory loss is the first warning sign of dementia but this is not always the case. According to Hussain Abdeh, Superintendent Pharmacist at Medicine Direct, a "missed" early warning sign can spring up when watching a film.

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Horoscopes: Most popular star sign unveiled ‘Outgoing, funny, they don’t hold back!’

HOROSCOPE readings can have a big impact on life decisions, but the personality traits of a star sign can impact popularity.

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Covid test warning: Why sharing your test online is a bad idea

NEGATIVE COVID tests which are shared online are being used by criminals to make fake passes for venues, such as nightclubs, which require them to gain entry.

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Blood clots: Four sensations in your arms and legs that are warning signs

BLOOD clots can be caused by a number of factors, and can be dangerous in some instances. Indeed, there are some signs in your arms and legs which should prompt you to seek emergency medical help.

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How to live longer: The food to 'limit' to reduce your risk of cancer - it is a cause

THE CHANCES of living a long and healthy life can be improved by a number of factors, for example eating healthily and other lifestyle changes. Although some things like age and genetics are not in our control, there may be some factors you can influence.

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High blood pressure: How to 'beat it' with food - three foods to 'eat more' of

HAVING high blood pressure means your blood pressure is consistently too high, with the UK Government suggesting that approximately one in four adults worldwide have high blood pressure.

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Vitamin D deficiency: Three alarming signs you need more vitamins - are you at risk?

VITAMIN D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, so a lack of it can lead to a number of issues.

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