The rise in average life expectancy in the UK was revealed to be grinding to a halt earlier this year. Despite a century of continuous progress, research by University College London showed that increases in life expectancy had halved since 2010 in England. However, making a simple tweak to your […]
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Scientists have pin-pointed a “bio-marker” that spots a protein made when the brain gets inflamed or damaged and increases before the tell-tale plaques develop – the first sign the disease is taking hold. Experts said the findings could be used to diagnose those patients at high risk of the debilitating […]
It’s a situation many will be familiar with; ‘Shrinking House Syndrome’. The effect a growing family has on what was previously a property that was a perfect size. Whether it’s a lack of storage, bedrooms or bathrooms, there is often a tipping point which results in the decision that more […]
Cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world, with around 14 million new cases diagnosed each year. But cancer caught at an early stage does not kill you, according to Cancer Research UK. In the UK, more than 50 per cent of people diagnosed live for more […]
GETTY Over 64,000 women found food and drink rich in antioxidants protected them against diabetes Scientists have found that a diet rich in antioxidants reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes which is associated with our lifestyle choices. The new study of more than 64,000 middle-aged women found food and […]
Anal cancer is a rare type of cancer, that affects the very end of the large bowel. Fewer than 1,200 people are diagnosed a year, according to the NHS, but it can prove deadly if not spotted early enough. This can be difficult since some sufferers don’t have any symptoms. […]
The RICS commentary also indicates that, as we move towards Christmas there are fewer buyers in the market which has impacted on the number of agreed sales in many areas, and that a flat picture is likely to remain overall for the next three months. As the report is […]
GETTY Anti-ageing diet: Mushrooms could help fight conditions such as dementia, cancer and heart disease The secret to slowing – or even preventing – ageing and, in turn, delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, could lie in the humble mushroom, say scientists. A study by Penn State has revealed the […]