My results came back and revealed that I was clear of everything except Hepatitis C (Picure: Koby Photography) ‘Why me?’ That was my first thought when I received the news that I’d tested positive for Hepatitis C. I’d vaguely heard of it, knew it was a virus that affects the liver, is spread through blood-to-blood […]
How can you tell if you’re physically fit for your age? Is it being able to run up the stairs without getting out of breath? Or is it being able to touch your toes without bending your knees? In this edition of ‘if you can do these 7 things, you’re in great shape,’ we’ll be […]
30 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Certain personality traits are predictors of a longer life – do you have them?
If you are organised, active and helpful, there’s a chance you could live longer than someone who is not. If you are frequently stressed, anxious or moody, you may have a shorter lifespan. Researchers behind a new study say their findings could help doctors develop tools for predicting health risks based not only on blood […]
30 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
3 activities are recommended for older people over walking or jogging
Adults in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, you may want to rethink your exercise routine. A new study from Harvard University has revealed that three fitness activities are more beneficial than walking or jogging. And no, it’s not swimming. Nor is it Zumba. Pilates and yoga are wrong guesses, too. Rather, it’s another ancient […]
30 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Slimming World ditches a famous element in the Ozempic era — but is it enough?
Are slimming clubs still as relevant in 2025? (Picture: Getty) ‘I’ve gone through Emma’s* diet plan and we’re going to cut back on the bananas at breakfast,’ the weight loss consultant explains to a room of women, aged between 40 and 80. I am one of them in the £5.95 session, ready to have my eating […]
28 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
My sister thought her asthma was cured and left her inhaler at home
Zoe (left) had gone into cardiac arrest after suffering a massive asthma attack (Picture: Lily Nunn) Grabbing my younger sister’s lifeless hand, a lump caught in my throat. ‘I’m so sorry,’ the doctor whispered. ‘But she’s not going to make it.’ It was May 2022 and, less than 24 hours earlier, Zoe – a second-year […]
Chase Skylar DeMayo died and came back to life (Picture: Jam Press) On the morning of April 1, 2008, Chase Skylar DeMayo didn’t show up for work at Langley Air Force Base, where he was posted as a survival evasion resistance and escape instructor. His supervisor used a key to access his dorm room and […]
26 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Tired all the time? A medical biochemist explains how to reset your body
Are you struggling to stay awake? You’re not alone (Picture: Getty Images) Us Brits are a sleep-deprived bunch, with half of the nation surviving on just four hours of kip per night. But we can’t simply go to bed earlier to feel less tired. A study by Aviva revealed that around one in three people […]
24 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I have no memory of stabbing myself – Huntington’s Disease made me do it
I was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease back in 2014, aged 23 (Picture: Charlotte Hewitt) Stepping out of the dentist after a routine check-up, I headed to the bus stop with my then-partner. It’d been a good day – a normal one, nothing exciting, and I was looking forward to chilling at home with him and […]
23 Sep, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
The painkillers considered safe to use during pregnancy — and the ones to avoid
Donald Trump has made shocking claims about paracetamol and pregnancy (Picture: Getty Images/Johner RF) Pregnancy can be an anxiety-inducing time for mums-to-be, who are understandably desperate to do everything ‘right’ to keep their baby as safe as possible. The last thing women need is a world leader delivering medical misinformation. Yet, we live in a […]