Friday, April 1, 2022

Covid: Herd immunity may not be possible warns leading experts - is Covid here to stay?



HERD immunity has been floated at various points throughout the pandemic, courting considerable controversy. Now a number of leading health experts have cast doubt on whether it is even possible to quell transmission of the virus.

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Eyesight: From liver disease to diabetes the eyes can be early signs – what to spot



EYESIGHT may be impaired as one gets older but deteriorating eyesight may also signal a number of health conditions to be aware of.

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Oral health: Avoid highly acidic foods, refined carbohydrates and dried fruit weakened



ORAL health may either be helped or hindered with what you choose to eat and drink. Certain foods once digested are known to directly impact your oral health.

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How to sleep: 'A passive attitude' may help you drift off - how to relax before bed



THERE are a number of sleeping techniques which can help people who are struggling with getting enough hours of sleep. For example, having a passive attitude toward sleep may help.

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Stroke: Mini stroke symptoms shown in 43% of patients in week prior to event finds study



STROKE is a widely feared condition characterised by a sudden loss of feeling and confusion. It has a high mortality rate, but many of those who don't succumb to the condition are left disabled. According to one body of research, nearly half of patients may suffer mini stroke symptoms in the week leading up to an event.

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Alzheimer’s disease: Tai chi may significantly improve cognition and stave off decline



AN ALZHEIMER'S diagnosis can have life-altering consequences for both patients and their families. But there is evidence that preserving cognitive functions can stave off the condition. According to a new body of research, tai chi may offer more promising results than other types of exercise.

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Heart attack: Cocoa supplement may slash the risk of dying from the cardiac event by 27%



HEART attack is an instantaneous event that occurs when one of the arteries leading to the heart becomes blocked. The condition often follows a lifetime of insufficient exercise and poor diet, but other causes exist. Fortunately, some of the plant compounds found in the cocoa bean may shield the heart against deadly conditions.

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Stroke: Flavoured yogurt, red meat and baked goods increase your risk of condition



STROKE'S initial warning symptoms include the face dropping and not being able to smile, or your mouth or eye may have dropped.

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Cancer causes: Viruses are thought to account for 10 percent of cases worldwide



IN THE UK, the four most common types of cancer are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate and bowel cancer. A person's risk of developing the disease may be accounted for certain viruses.

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Visceral fat may raise a number of health risks 'regardless of your overall weight' - tips



VISCERAL fat is known to be associated with a number of health issues. The Mayo Clinic explains regardless of your overall weight, having a large amount of belly fat increases your risk of high blood pressure and colorectal cancer.

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Statins: The nocebo effect could be the cause to your muscle-related side effects



STATINS side effects commonly include muscle sensations including pain and tenderness. Expecting to have a pain and then in turn feeling that pain is known as the nocebo effect and could be the underlying cause according to studies.

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Ramadan crescent moon sighting: Has the moon been sighted? What does it mean?



MUSLIMS in Saudi Arabia have been called on to spot the crescent moon of Ramadan this Friday evening. But why is the sighting so significant?

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Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Neurological problems can be 'irreversible' warns NHS



VITAMIN B12 supports the body in numerous ways and the sinister complications caused by low B12 attest to this. According to the NHS, consistently low B12 levels can cause "irreversible" neurological problems. What are the signs to spot?

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