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Dementia symptoms: Five ways you can prevent vascular dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of symptoms associated with brain damage. Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. It’s estimated to affect around
Back pain: Best exercises to relieve pain felt all over the back
Back pain could be caused by a number of things such as sitting in an awkward position for too long, lifting heavy items or even just sleeping in an unusual position for the spine. Back
Stomach bloating: Could this treatment therapy beat your belly bloating once and for all?
Stomach bloating describes a range of symptoms associated with the gut. People often complain of a stretching sensation in the tummy and painful abdominal cramps. Growing research suggests that simple self-help solutions belie the complexity
Type 2 diabetes: ‘Health’ drinks containing more sugar than doughnuts – what are they?
The current recommendation for sugar intake is that it does not exceed 10 per cent of daily energy intake. A recent review published by The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) highlighted the need for
Type 2 diabetes warning: Do you regularly experience this? You could be at risk
Type 2 diabetes means a person’s pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to regulate rising blood sugar levels. Many people do not realise they are living with the condition because the symptoms do not necessarily make
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Low levels of the vitamin may cause this unsettling condition
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can’t function properly. The most common cause of a vitamin B deficiency
Stomach bloating: Foods to cut down on and methods to help beat the bloat
Bloating affects everyone at some point in their lives. Bloating is often caused by gas, dietary and biological factors. Lifestyle also affects how well the body eliminates gas to help a person feel more comfortable
Cancer warning: Obesity now poses a greater risk than smoking in four common cancers
Cancer is widely thought to be caused by genes or just plain bad luck, but the reality is not so black or white. Scientific research has revealed the risk depends on a combination of genes,
Stomach cancer: Including this in your diet could significantly increase your risk
Stomach cancer symptoms are hard to detect in the beginning. The initial signs are easy to mistake for less serious conditions. Common symptoms can include persistent indigestion and heartburn, trapped wind and feeling bloated after meals. Although it