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WITH the nights noticeably nutritionist longer, and temperatures steadily dropping, the winter months are edging ever closer. With them comes an influx of coughs, sneezes and runny noses. But implementing small lifestyle changes now can help support your immune system and help you ward off illness over winter. For starters you can book a free flu jab if you’re eligible, and if not, you can...

FOR the first times in years Britain could experience a relatively Covid-free Christmas this winter, despite the emergence of two new variants. Modelling by University College London (UCL) suggests infections will continue to fall until January, but may start to rise significantly in the New Year. This means few, if any restrictions are likely to be imposed over the festive period, which in...

FOUR coronavirus hotspots have been identified in England after two new sub-strains of the virus were also detected. Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows where the most affected areas in the country are. The map above can help you understand how at risk you are when it comes to catching the illness. Areas shaded in the darkest colours are the worst hit by infection, with...

THREE-quarters of us say we are stressed, with work named as the biggest factor. Even before the pandemic, 74 per cent felt overwhelmed or unable to cope, according to the Mental Health Foundation. And experts fear this may have got worse. Stress is the body’s reaction to feeling threatened and has been humans’ survival response since caveman days. But living with it every day over a long period...

WITH the nights noticeably flu longer, and temperatures steadily dropping, the winter months are edging ever closer. With them comes an influx of coughs, sneezes and runny noses. But implementing small lifestyle changes now can help support your immune system and help you ward off illness over winter. For starters you can book a free flu jab if you’re eligible, and if not, you can pay for...

THE health of our brain is vital for everything we do in life. From our productivity and thoughts, to memory and our coordination skills, the brain really does rule the roost. Our lifestyle plays a huge role in how our brain functions and there are several day-to-day habits that many of us have that can lead to a negative impact on our brain.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) states...

NASTY bugs are on the rise once again this winter so it’s important symptoms you know what to look out for. Sometimes referred to as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, norovirus is a highly infectious – and unpleasant – viral illness. Those who are unlucky enough to suffer it will usually experience vomiting and or diarrhoea. As kids went back to school earlier this year...

CASES of norovirus are on the rise in England, new data has revealed. Infections are up 19 per cent and experts have warned figures are higher than the usual for this time of year. New figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) state there have been over 150 new cases reported. However, it’s likely that many with illness may not have been tested, so in reality, cases could be much...

RISHI Sunak has junked a controversial leadership pledge to fine patients £10 for missing GP appointments.  The PM backed down after health leaders warned it would only add to the red tape burden already consuming the NHS. Downing Street yesterday admitted “now is not the right time to take this policy forward”.  The climbdown came as Mr Sunak was collared about nurses pay by a patient during his...