Sunday, December 10, 2023

Electrical brain stimulation 'improves mental processes in Alzheimer's patients'



The research found that current stimulation sessions twice a day for just 20 minutes improved the memory of patients.

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Specsavers is calling on the government to provide NHS eye tests for the homeless



It comes as figures show one in three homeless people have sight issues - but over one in 10 have never had an eye test.

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Lockdowns risk of creating Victorian-era underclass



The think tank warns the UK is now in danger of sliding back into the "two nations" of the Victorian era.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

'I'm a doctor - drinking mulled wine could offer surprising health benefits'



Mulled wine could lower your cholesterol by up to 16 percent, research suggests.

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'I tried the hangover cure drinks - here's my verdict on if they worked'



Packed full of vitamins and other nutrients, do these drinks actually deliver on their promise?

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Health Secretary faces mounting pressure from campaginers to address drug shortages



Campaigners have called for Health Secretary Victoria Atkins to urgently tackle a dire shortage of the only licensed drug available to people living with motor neurone disease.

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Long-term illness hits NHS and the economy



Half of adults in England have a long-term health condition, and one in four has more than one chronic complaint, it has been revealed.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The 'beautiful' UK coastal village where you can find the most sunlight this winter



You can expect to see some "breathtaking" sunrises and sunsets from the surrounding remote peninsula.

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Internet users baffled by 'genius' battery trick that converts triple-A into double-As



Disposable batteries are slowly being replaced by rechargeable cells - but one trick may still come in handy.

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'I'm a laundry expert - avoid using your tumble-dryer at certain times to save money'



It may be more economical to do the laundry at night in certain households, experts have said.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Doctors’ vaccine plea as winter viruses creep up



Leading doctors have urged people to be vaccinated as cases of winter virus increase and add to strains on A&E departments.

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Full list of regions where UK's '100 day cough' cases are spiking as expert issues warning



More than 700 people may have been infected with whooping cough in England and Wales between July and November.

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Inside the new JN.1 Covid variant threatening a new 'wave' just before Christmas



Experts are tracking the variant which made up one in 13 cases of COVID-19 last month - with figures suggesting it's on the increase.

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