High cholesterol: The sign on your toenails that indicates dangerously high levels
HIGH cholesterol does not usually produce perceptible warning signs until it starts to restrict blood supply to areas of the body. This process is known as peripheral arterial disease . One telltale sign of this harmful process can be spotted on your toenails. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Supplements warning: Two popular vitamin supplements that may increase cancer risk by 21%
VITAMIN supplements are commonly touted as a cure for numerous ailments but the evidence supporting their use can be patchy. In fact, researchers in one study found two popular vitamin supplements even hiked the risk of cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Dementia: The common condition that raises your risk by 34% – it affects millions in UK
DEMENTIA rates are rising inexorably in the UK and the healthcare system is lurching towards a public health crisis. Many risk factors for dementia are modifiable, one of which affects 35 million people in the UK. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin D deficiency: Two signs in the ears signalling a severe lack of ‘sunshine’ vitamin
VITAMIN D is dubbed the sunshine vitamin because it is naturally produced in the body through exposure to sunlight. In those who have suboptimal levels of the nutrient, two signs may arise in the ears. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Statins side effects: The sign on your mouth, eyes or genitals – ‘contact your doctor’
STATINS are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. Like many medicines, there are possible side effects. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Stroke: The worst drink for increasing your risk by a staggering 35 percent
A STROKE is a condition when there is a blockage to the brain and can be fatal. Much is spoken about foods which increase risk but not a lot regarding drinks. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Pancreatic cancer: The ‘difficult’ warning sign immediately after having a poo – signs
PANCREATIC cancer develops when cancerous cells in the pancreas – an organ in the top part of your tummy – divide and multiply uncontrollably. One telltale sign of this process can surface immediately after having a poo. Daily Express :: Health Feed
How to live longer: Best food to boost longevity and healthy ageing ‘nutrient powerhouse’
HOW TO live longer is a common concern. We all want to live long, healthy and happy lives. A nutritionist advised on the best foods to add to your diet to boost longevity. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin D deficiency: The sign on your head which could be ‘an early sign’
VITAMIN D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, so a lack of it can lead to bone deformities and bone pain. If you are spending a lot of time indoors, the NHS suggests you should take 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day to keep your bones and muscles healthy. […]
The seven unusual reasons for your headache including bowel issues – how to help
HEADACHES are triggered by lifestyle or environmental factors but there are other surprising factors causing the pain. Daily Express :: Health Feed