I don’t see death as something to fear so much as it is something to acknowledge (Picture: Vicki Head) When I was diagnosed with incurable cancer in July last year, I was surprised by my reaction. Instead of the panic, despair and tears you might expect of someone given a terminal diagnosis, I was nothing […]
27 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
‘I’ve quit four jobs because of endometriosis — the UK needs to offer menstrual leave’
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26 Dec, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Researchers reveal if one long walk or many short ones is healthier
Many people like to take a stroll after work or after a heavy dinner. Sometimes, it’s a good way to shift the feeling of fullness after a large meal, and others it’s nice to enjoy the weather. But as guidance suggests that walking 10,000 steps a day is good for your health, the next question […]
Leaah has worked at the hospice for 20 years (Picture: Marie Curie) ‘Working in end of life care has taught me to be so grateful for my health and happiness,’ says Leaah Deans, 41. Every year, the mum-of-five leaves her family at Christmas to head to the Marie Curie hospice she’s worked at in Penarth […]
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 […]