23 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
GP says ‘only see doctor’ if you’ve got these 3 symptoms with flu
Come down with the flu before Christmas? Here’s when to seek medical help (Picture: Getty Images) In the run-up to Christmas, trying not to get ill is an extreme sport. A mere sniffle from a stranger is enough to strike fear into our hearts, while a cough is definitely reason to be ousted from those […]
22 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I’m a dentist – two ‘harmless’ festive drinks could be wrecking your teeth
Christmas is a time of over-indulgence. From one too many pigs in blankets to copious bottles of Baileys, there’s always an excuse to eat and drink to excess. And don’t get us wrong, while we love having a packed-out social calendar where we can devour said festive treats, we also need to remember to take […]
We all know that a Mediterranean diet has a lot of health benefits, but have you considered a Nordic one? New research has suggested that having a Nordic diet full of fish, vegetables, berries and whole grains could not only boost your heart health but also reduce the damaging effects of Type 2 diabetes. Swedish scientists […]
Jabs aren’t a quick fix (Picture: Getty Images) While treatments like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy can provide a helping hand, there’s no magic bullet when it comes to losing weight. Given GLP-1 agonist medications have been shown to help people lose up to four times more than going it alone, it’s no wonder they’re popular. […]
21 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I was given months to live – now it’s my third Christmas with cancer
My symptoms started in early 2021 when I felt tremors (Picture: Sandy Whitelaw) Four Christmases ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour and given just 18 months to live. My symptoms started in early 2021 when I felt tremors – like a strange vibrating sensation – in my stomach before the feeling moved to under my arm. I knew this wasn’t […]
Your DNA may be the reason you’re destined to have a shorter lifespan. New research reveals that Italian centenarians (those who live to 100 and beyond) have a higher proportion of DNA inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers compared to the general population. This follows previous studies which have shown that ‘good genes’ inherited from ancestors, along […]
19 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
The number of push-ups you should be able to do, according to your age
Ever wondered how many push-ups you should be able to do? The answer’s in (Picture: Getty Images) No matter how many push-ups you’re used to doing, reaching the end of a set can feel like a slog. But a push-up can often be a good indicator of your overall strength, particularly your upper body form. […]
18 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Stop hoarding your old knickers — here’s how many pairs of pants you actually need
How many pairs of knickers do you own? (Picture: Getty) I once took 14 pairs of knickers on a five day holiday and still felt unprepared. Stuffed at the back of a draw or scattered across the floor, knickers are an essential in millions of people’s wardrobes. But how many pairs of pants should we […]
18 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Why you wake up not knowing where you are — even when you’re at home
Ever woke up feeling confused? There’s actually a term for it (Picture: Getty/Metro) It’s not uncommon to experience less-than-ideal sleep. In fact, according to 2024 statistics from the Sleep Charity, 90% of Brits report having problems, while more than 14 million are living with undiagnosed sleep disorders. Worse still, the average length of time that […]
17 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
‘Fire penis’ is the painful sex symptom killing the spark in the bedroom
It’s getting hot for all the wrong reasons (Picture: Getty) From STIs to four-hour erections, having a penis can be a risky business. And one young man has revealed he’s been struggling with a problem that’s getting him hot in the bedroom — and not in a good way. It’s a phenomenon Metro is dubbing […]