The increasingly fragile financial state of the NHS doesn’t bode well for the future care of our ageing population. So it is fortunate that research says the need for more social care isn’t inevitable. NICE stated in 2015 that “disability, dementia and … Read More
Eating alone can increase your risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol – and it’s worse for men
Would you believe cooking for one can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Yes, eating alone is bad for you, particularly if you’re a man. Men increase their risk of developing obesity by nearly half. This, however, … Read More
MMR autism fear means we’re now in the grip of a measles epidemic
So here’s the awful truth about the harm bad science can do. We’re in the middle of a measles epidemic among babies and young children. And why? Because of the dishonest science that connected MMR, which protects against measles, to autism. It was … Read More
Obese men at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes than women because of where they store fat
Here’s something all men ought to know: if they are obese they may be more at risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes than overweight women due to where they store fat. Recent research from Israel found overweight men tend to carry fat … Read More
The remedies to ease your throbbing New Year’s Eve hangover
So, the experts agree that a hair of the dog only postpones the evil moment when you have to let your body recover on its own from too much festive alcohol. And your body works slowly. Even your super-efficient liver … Read More
Risk of pregnancy complications is increased for obese mums
We’ve known for some time that pregnancy complications are more common (for mum and baby) if the mother is obese. And now a new one has come to light – having an overgrown baby. Any mum will have difficulty giving birth to … Read More
Turkey shouldn’t just be for Christmas – it really has some amazing health benefits
Turkey remains the nation’s first choice for Christmas. Around eight out of 10 families sat down to the festive favourite with all the trimmings. And I have to say I wholeheartedly approve. Turkey has so many health benefits I hardly know … Read More
Why your Christmas tree can pose a genuine risk to your health
Breaking out in a rash could really put a dampener on your festivities so it could be worth doing a check of your home for potential allergic hazards. Many allergy triggers lurk in our homes and new ones appear at … Read More
Statins work AFTER heart attacks to stop you dying or suffering from another, says study
The latest news on statins gives me reason for great optimism. To the long list of their benefits we can now add another: they even work when given AFTER a heart attack to stop you dying or suffering from another. … Read More
Revolutionary tiny ‘hot water bottle’ technique could help to treat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes gets more and more common and, alongside the rise in obesity, it shows no sign of abating any time soon. With increasing numbers of sufferers, we need an easy way of treating diabetes – then along comes … Read More