Strictly: Len Goodman discusses same-sex couples Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The 77-year-old has had a turbulent health history after having surgery to remove melanoma from his face. Yet, a few years prior to this, Len was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Keeping details of his private life close to his chest, it was not until Len gave a interview to The Mail on Sunday that many of his close family, friends and work colleagues realised he had had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his prostate gland. Related articles Pfizer booster shot: The ‘unexpected’ side effect after third dose The ‘longest’ you should go without showering - …
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Omicron variant: Doctor shares the ‘different’ symptoms to spot after treating patients
Omicron variant: Expert calls for mask wearing in enclosed spaces Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Most viruses tend to undergo multiple mutations every year, and each mutation to the virus, resulting in a new variant , can alter how it behaves and how human beings react to it. The flu virus, for example, has undergone hundreds of mutations since the flu pandemic of last century. COVID-19 is no different. The variant of the virus we’re living with today is very different to the variant that spread across Europe in 2020. Related articles How to live longer: A late breakfast may disrupt body's 'food clock' Acid Reflux Throat Lump - Six ways to …
Best supplements for the liver: The pill linked to major reduction in liver-related deaths
Liver disease: NHS Doctor talks about link with alcohol Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The liver is the second-largest organ in the body and one of its primary functions is to flush out toxins that can be harmful to us. In addition, our liver processes food, makes bile, helps maintain our blood sugar levels and so much more. Liver problems can be caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use and obesity. For damaged livers one supplement has been shown to be highly effective. Related articles Diabetes symptoms: Pharmacist highlights the six main signs Diabetes: 79p food may prevent spikes in blood sugar …
Fatty liver disease symptoms: The ‘extreme’ sign when first waking up in the morning
Liver disease: NHS Doctor talks about link with alcohol Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It's usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat. Most people with NAFLD have no signs or symptoms, which is problematic because it can prove life-threatening if left unaddressed. Related articles High cholesterol: Five warning signs in your legs High blood pressure: The drink that lowers hypertension after one cup READ MORE Fatty liver disease: Signs when you go …
Loose Women star Kaye Adams shares candid health update 24 hours after Covid booster jab
Kaye Adams says she had 'no side effects' from booster Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Earlier this week, Kaye Adams, 58, told fans on social media she was going to be having her third jab amid reports a new "super-strain" Covid variant called Omicron had been detected in Essex and Nottingham. The Loose Women star certainly wasted no time giving 116,000 Instagram followers an update by utilising the social media app's Story feature. Related articles Freddie Flintoff calls out Roger Moore’s ‘creepy’ James Bond Jeremy Clarkson's leaves agent 'banging head on table' with plan I thought I would fill you in on the side effect that I …
Fatty liver disease: The sign on your hands of the ‘increasingly common’ condition
Royal nutritionist discusses intermittent fasting diet Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The NHS says if it is detected and managed at an early stage, it's possible to stop NAFLD getting worse and reduce the amount of fat in your liver. Nonetheless, it can sometimes be difficult to spot symptoms. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat, and NAFLD is usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. Related articles High cholesterol: Five warning signs in your legs High cholesterol: The sign in your nails warning that levels are high READ MORE Fatty liver disease: The all over body change which may be a sign …
Covid restrictions unlikely to be tightened in next 3 weeks but Omicron variant ‘can’t be stopped’ warns health minister
BORIS Johnson has no plans to bring in any further Covid restrictions in the next three weeks, a minister said today. Health minister Ed Argar said another tightening up of curbs on daily life is "not something I'm anticipating". And he insisted he's "looking forward to a Christmas with family and friends" despite the Omicron variant fears. The PM announced on Saturday travel rules are being tightened and mandatory masks reintroduced in public spaces . People will have to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport - but not in pubs and restaurants. Mr Argar said there's no plan to tighten restrictions "at this point" and that "hopefully we won't need to make any changes". And he insisted he's "confident" the Test and Trace programme "will be able to scale up and meet the challenge". Sajid Javid will today give a major update to MPs today on Britain's fight against the Omicron variant . The health secretary is set to brief Parliament on the new battle …
Strictly’s Shirley Ballas shares emotional health update after ‘alarming’ test results
Strictly Come Dancing' s Shirley Ballas has updated her fans on her health after weeks of experiencing crippling anxiety following her doctor telling her he was "alarmed" over her test results. The popular Strictly head judge has taken to social media to share her gratitude of the status of her health, while confirming that her kidneys have been declared cancer-free in a health update. Exclaiming on Instagram, "I can now breathe!" 61-year-old Shirley Ballas posted a video update direct from her bed. This came after viewers of the popular BBC One dancing show spotted a lump under her arm, before urging her to seek medical attention. Taking to Instagram, Shirley informed them that test results are "absolutely fine". In the caption she penned: "Dear Fans and friends. Got two sets of results back and after feeling very anxious for several weeks I can now breath. "I want to thank each and every one of you for your caring kind and loving messages. You …
Selena Gomez initiates mental health platform: ‘Mental fitness is a daily commitment’
Selena Gomez has partnered with her mother, Mand Teefay, to launch a new mental health platform. The website, a collaboration with Daniella Pierson called Wondermind, will be operational this week. The paltform is dedicated to offer people access to supportive content and community around mental health issues. As described by the three women: "We’ve each had our own mental health struggles, and we realized there was no inclusive, fun, and easy place where people could come together to explore, discuss, and navigate their feelings. So we created it. Welcome to Wondermind." The programme stresses on the importance of therapy. It also compares visiting Wondermind to going to the gym between personal training sessions except for the mind. “Mental fitness is a daily commitment,” it explained. “The more you practice, the better you feel—just like working out. We’re giving you easy ways to do it via daily content.” In a promotional video about the project, Gomez revealed, “I want …
Liz Weston: How to maximize your ‘health span’
We’re living longer on average, but the number of years we’re healthy hasn’t kept up. This lagging “health span ” translates into more time living with serious illness and disabilities at the end of our lives. This can have significant repercussions for our retirements. Some of us will have our working lives cut short by ill health, reducing how much money we can save for our futures. Others will face big bills for medical and nursing home care. Then there is the emotional toll of struggling with poor health rather than traveling, visiting the grandkids and engaging in all the other activities we’d planned for our golden years. It doesn’t necessarily have to be this way. Many of the biggest risk factors for poor health are within our power to modify, prevent or control, says R. Dale Hall , managing director of the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, which provides research on managing risks. But as with retirement saving, the earlier we get started, the better. …
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