High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, describes the extreme force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels. Potentially life-threatening, there’s one sign you shouldn’t ignore. The British Heart Foundation state people with high blood pressure usually “feel fine”. But don’t let that fool you, if you’re suffering from nosebleeds, it could signal […]
Alesha Dixon health: The Greatest Dancer host on how syndrome ‘held her back’
Alesha Dixon, 41, has achieved more than most people in her lifetime, and this includes being an Action Aid ambassador, performer and author. During her career, the star has spoken about her battle with imposter syndrome. “A lot of people, even if they’ve not heard of Impostor Syndrome, go, ‘Oh yes, I can identify with […]
High blood pressure: Eating two of this fruit a day could keep the condition at bay
More than two decades of research have proven potassium-rich foods can help lower blood pressure readings. Eating two bananas (each consisting of about 420mg of potassium) everyday has shown to lower blood pressure by 10 percent within a week. The study was conducted back in 1999, in Manipal, southern India and involved human participants from […]
Coronavirus latest: Can wearing a face mask protect you from catching coronavirus?
The city of Wuhan has gone into lockdown in an effort to control the spread of a new coronavirus as the death toll spiked to 41, with more than1,200 confirmed cases in China. Authorities have suspended planes and trains in and out of the city of 11 million people, as well as buses, subways and ferries, […]
Olly Murs health: Singer reveals he’s not ‘fully recovered’ after health ‘setback’
For more than a decade, the 35-year-old has been suffering with a dodgy knee after a football match went terribly wrong. In an interview with OK! magazine, he said: “The last 10 years have been hard work, and most days I would get up and my knee would be in bits and I couldn’t move.” […]
Daniel Radcliffe health: ‘It’s never held me back’ Harry Potter star’s hidden condition
Daniel Radcliffe, 30, famed for being Harry Potter, revealed in 2008 he had a mild form of dyspraxia – also known as developmental coordination disorder. The condition affects physical co-ordination, preventing simple activities such as wiring or tying shoelaces, and makes a person appear clumsy. READ MORE Jayne Torvill health: Star’s condition triggered by ice-skating […]
Lung cancer symptoms: This sign when you cough could signal the deadly disease
Cancer Research UK has found more than 40 percent of those diagnosed with lung cancer are aged 75 and older, and warn of one symptom your body could be showing you, signalling it needs help to fight against the life-threatening disease. The next time a chesty cough comes along, you should check to see if […]
Martine McCutcheon health: Star diagnosed with serious infection – symptoms of condition
Martine McCutcheon, 43, was first diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) in 2011, and then was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. ME is a long-term illness that causes an overwhelming feeling of tiredness, and Lyme disease is an infectious bacterial condition passed on from being bitten by an infected tick. READ MORE Feeling tired: Extreme […]
Prostate cancer symptoms: Having this type of flow when urinating could be a warning sign
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system and is only found in men. The main function of the prostate is to make a thick, white fluid that goes into semen. Prostate fluid is essential for a man’s fertility. In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common type […]
Jack P Shepherd health: ‘I throw up for 10 hours’ Coronation Street star’s condition
Jack P Shepherd, 31, who’s appeared in ITV’s Coronation Street since 2000, has always been open with many aspects of his health with his fans. Earlier this year the star underwent a hair transplant procedure and opened up about the stresses of love as the cause his hair loss. READ MORE Andrea Bocelli health: How […]