Friday, December 31, 2021

Do you need supplements this winter? Five signs you have a vitamin D deficiency



WE ALL need certain vitamins and nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, can be hard to come by in the winter months, and some people may choose to take supplements.

Stop smoking cravings: 'Keep your mouth busy' with a crunchy snack when quitting



STOP smoking this January for good with a health psychologist's top tips including eating crunchy veggies.

Ovarian cancer symptoms: Why 'silent killer' isn't so silent - 5 signs to get checked



OVARIAN CANCER is notoriously difficult to diagnose early with many women finding out when it is simply too late. But what are the key symptoms to look out for in order to spot this disease before it spreads?

Stroke: Five healthy choices that could slash your risk by 60% - study findings



A STROKE is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. There are around 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, and your symptoms will depend on the part of your brain affected and the extent of the damage.

Robin Williams: The 'killer' disease the star never knew he had - symptoms



ROBIN WILLIAMS was a beloved comic and actor who passed away in 2014. In what would have been his 70th year this year, the loss of his life is even more sad, especially as it was revealed that the star was treated for a condition he didn't even have.

Omicron: The ‘scary’ telltale sign of the strain that strikes in the middle of the night



THE OMICRON variant is relentlessly tearing across the globe, leaving a record number of infections in its wake. Yet the debate over how much the variant differs from its predecessors remains in full flow. Symptoms of Omicron generally include night sweats and a scratchy throat, but increasing reports describe a novel complication that may strike in the middle of the night.

Vitamin B12 toxicity: Full list of potential side effects from injections or supplements



VITAMIN B12 toxicity occurs when a person exceeds the recommended dosage of either supplements or injections. When this occurs there are a number of side effects to be aware of.