New injection ‘could prevent knee replacement surgery for millions and relieve agonising pain’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A NEW jab eases the agony of arthritis in the knee – without having to resort to surgery, according to a new study. The “minimally invasive” procedure may prevent knee replacement surgery for millions of people with osteoarthritis … Read more
I fart more than most people and it’s so embarrassing! Help me – I’m really worried …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WITH all the excitement of Christmas, it’s easy to skimp on sleep. You might feel like you are being pulled in every direction but you really should make a consistent sleep schedule your priority. 3 … Read more
Junk food ads will be BANNED before 9pm and online in bid to tackle childhood obesity …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> JUNK food ads will be banned from TV before 9pm and axed entirely online in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Ministers will today unveil the new law, set to kick in from October 1, … Read more
Household food staple may help reduce snoring, according to study …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> EATING cheese may help reduce snoring, according to a study. People who regularly scoff the dairy staple were found to have a 28 per cent lower risk of sleep apnoea — closing of the throat — which causes severe snoring. 1 … Read more
From a restless pup to a mourning horse – your pet queries answered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years. 4 A reader’s … Read more
Specific types of HRT found to raise risk of heart disease and blood clots …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WOMEN taking certain types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs containing both oestrogen and progesterone could be at higher risk of heart disease, a new study has found. HRT is used to relieve symptoms of menopause, including … Read more
We’re binning BMI for BRI – our scores say we’re obese but they’re wrong, we’re just curvy with hips and boobs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WHILE curvy or voluptuous are seen as compliments, no woman EVER wants to be described as “round”. But scientists now suggest that measuring “roundness” might be the best way to … Read more
Was Elf onto something? Maple syrup ‘could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease and improve gut health’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ONE of the most famous scenes from the Christmas film Elf is when Buddy (played by Will Ferrell) pours maple syrup over spaghetti explaining it’s one of his four main food groups, along with … Read more
Shiny legs could be alerting you to a potentially deadly condition, GP warns …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> KEEPING legs smooth and shiny during the winter months can be challenge, as the constant shift between dry air from having the heating and cold outdoor temperatures can damage the skin’s protective barrier. But if you notice shiny … Read more
How your bedtime could up your risk of heart attacks and strokes – even if you get ‘golden eight hours’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WE often hear about the ‘golden’ eight hours of sleep per night. But a new study suggests that even if you hit the target, your risk of heart attack and stroke … Read more