Many long COVID sufferers find their symptoms worsen after exercise. Miridda/ Shutterstock It’s estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID – persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Long COVID encompasses a range of health problems that can begin after even a mild COVID infection. SomeContinue Reading
COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did. Four years on from its appearance, Sars-CoV-2 (theContinue Reading
Using guilt and self-pressure may make you less likely to work out overall. KieferPix/ Shutterstock The hardest part of consistently exercising is finding the motivation to do it. But using the wrong type of motivation for your workouts could militate against you – and could even have consequences for yourContinue Reading
guys who shoot/Shutterstock Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare, with documented cases primarily involving a rash. However, what often perplexes people are the symptoms that mimic allergies, such as wheezing, headaches and skin flushing. These reactions,Continue Reading
Scabies causes a rash, which can be very itchy – particularly at night. Zay Nyi Nyi/ Shutterstock Scabies is an unpleasant skin infection that’s common all around the world. Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year. But since the start of winter, outbreaks inContinue Reading
Vietnam Stock Images/Shutterstock It’s likely at least one child in every classroom has movement difficulties in the form of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as developmental dyspraxia. DCD is a disorder that affects a child’s ability to perform and learn everyday tasks that require motor coordination. Children with DCDContinue Reading
Drastically lowering calories may damage your metabolism. Inside Creative House/ Shutterstock Those trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be tempted to try a crash diet. While it’s true that in order to lose weight youContinue Reading
IBD can be debilitating Emily frost/Shutterstock Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don’t work for them. Over the last 30 years, there has been almost aContinue Reading
What's the worst that can happen? KaliAntye/Shutterstock A 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm. The machine’s powerful magnet caused the gun toContinue Reading
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock The World Health Organization estimates that over 80% of all vision impairment around the world can be prevented and even cured. Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves adopting a combination of lifestyle changes, protective measures, and regular eye care. Here are six ways to look afterContinue Reading
