Stroke: The ‘very common’ vitamin deficiency ‘doubling’ your risk of having a stroke
STROKE claims around 38,000 lives in the UK each year, making it one of the country’s leading causes of death. But researchers estimate up to 50 percent of cases are preventable. One vitamin deficiency, which is prevalent in the UK, could double your risk of the deadly condition. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Testosterone deficiency: What are the symptoms and treatment for low testosterone?
TESTOSTERONE is the hormone thought to be responsible for muscle mass and sex drive. However, as you get older your testosterone levels can begin to drop. What are the symptoms of testosterone deficiency? Daily Express :: Health Feed
The deficiency ‘many’ people have in UK that raises risk of heart attack by 24% – study
MOST people will be familiar with the risk factors that contribute to having a heart attack, such as eating badly and not getting enough exercise. However, a mineral deficiency has also been shown to raise your risk by 24% in a new study. Worryingly, “many” people have it. 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
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. […]
Mental health symptoms might mean a vitamin deficiency – eat these foods Dr Rupy says
MENTAL health issues like anxiety and depression are serious, and if you are suffering from symptoms it’s important to seek help from your GP. It is thought some foods could be linked to mental health issues, and symptoms like fatigue, depression, anxiety, and hair loss have all been linked to vitamin deficiencies. Daily Express :: […]
Iron deficiency symptoms: What to eat to beat symptoms of tiredness and headaches
IRON is a necessary part of any diet and contributes to the healthy running of a body. But are you getting enough or running the risk of a deficiency? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Pharmacist warning – do not mix B12 with popular supplement
LOW VITAMIN b12 is typically rectified by taking oral supplementation. However, if you are currently taking vitamin B12, you need to make sure you are not taking anything else that could lead to an unwanted reaction. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin D deficiency: How to ingest sunshine vitamin in ‘meaningful amounts’ – Dr Rupy
VITAMIN D is a vitamin the body produces when exposed to the sun, also found in some food. Dr Rupy spoke to Express.co.uk about how to get enough and avoid deficiency. Daily Express :: Health Feed