Freezing your eggs is a way of extending your fertile life, yes? But if you decided to freeze your eggs to concentrate on your career so that you could start a family later, would you regret it? Well, a US … Read More
Nothing beats the happiness of living in the countryside
Several times a year, I repair to my bolthole in a small village on the coast of Northumberland, where I spent my childhood. It’s a happy place and just the right antidote to busy, noisy, grimy London. It’s beautiful, which … Read More
Why the Mediterranean diet is a solution to pollution
You’re worried about pollution, yes? Want to offset the damage it can do? Simple. Switch to a Mediterranean diet. You know the one – mainly fruit and veg, wholegrains, fish, eggs, lean meat, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Well, latest … Read More
Why you should eat yoghurt every day – from hayfever relief to healthy bones
Working with the Yogurt Council made me aware of the huge number of health benefits of yoghurt. And today, many experts say we should have at least a pot a day, and if possible, two. I usually have mine as … Read More
Technology is revolutionising care for dementia patients
One area of medical care that can really benefit from new technology is home care for people with mild to moderate dementia. As part of a £4.4million pilot study, monitors and signalling systems are now working to keep patients safe … Read More
Energy drink ban for kids is the right move
Energy drinks have always been a con. Years ago they were reliably shown to be no more beneficial than sugar and water. But sugar and water isn’t harmless, at least sugar isn’t, especially for children as it contributes to obesity. … Read More
The strange appeal of homeopathy meds is lost on me
I have to nail my colours to the mast and say I’m not a fan of homeopathic medicine. It’s too unscientific for my taste, so I wholeheartedly support the NHS in discouraging doctors from prescribing it. There were 2,700 prescriptions … Read More
DNA screening can help avoid diseases
If you knew it was written in your genes that you were a candidate for a heart attack, would you change your lifestyle to foil your genetic destiny? Well, the Finns would. A study by Finnish researchers has found that … Read More
Teenagers are far less likely to rebel these days
Youths can be antisocial, rude and thoughtless. But they’re thinkers, and given some adult realism and support, they act responsibly. The latest stats back this up. Fewer US teens are smoking, having sex and doing drugs these days, according to a … Read More
Why you should check out even a slight rise in blood pressure – it could predict dementia
As we live longer we’re looking more closely at what’s going on in middle age so we can try to determine how healthy we are going to be in old age. A new study has examined blood pressure and discovered … Read More