nelen/Shutterstock Many people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition where the heart beats abnormally – known as atrial fibrillation or AF. This is often experienced as a fluttering in the chest. If it continues for a while and isContinue Reading
THE members of Bugle Blues Bowling Club met in December to enjoy a special Christmas dinner to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary. Bugle Blues Bowling Club was formed on 1 June 1996 by the Cornwall County Association for the Blind, now known as iSightCornwall. They were originally based in Bugle,Continue Reading
Christmas shoppers in London on Dec. 23, 2021. Hasan Esen | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON — People are far less likely to be admitted to hospital with the omicron Covid variant than the previous delta strain, according to a U.K. government study published Thursday. The U.K. Health SecurityContinue Reading
A brand new website, is inviting entries to the 35th Falmouth Classics supported by the new 2022 headline sponsor Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. The 2022 event will take place from 17 -19 June with visiting craft arriving on the 16th. The Falmouth Classic Association is looking forward to welcoming classicContinue Reading
A health worker packages a coronavirus swab test at a Testaro Covid-19 testing site in the Goodwood district of Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The omicron Covid variant is less likely to result in hospitalization and appears milder than earlierContinue Reading
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but – like all living things – they do evolve. This fact has become abundantly clear during the pandemic, as new variants of concern have emerged every few months. Some of these variants have been better at spreading from person to person, eventuallyContinue Reading
Omicron, the latest variant of concern, was discovered in samples collected on November 8 in South Africa. It rapidly replaced delta as the dominant variant in the country and now accounts for nearly 100% of cases in South Africa. Since then, this latest “variant of concern” has since spread throughoutContinue Reading
Christmas is a time when many people put on a few extra pounds. sutulastock/ Shutterstock Overeating at Christmas time is almost like a tradition. Many of us look forward to piling our plates full of festive foods, snacking on chocolate throughout the holidays or sipping on festive drinks. Even ifContinue Reading
SLEEP is imperative to our health and wellbeing and illness can make it difficult for us to get the snooze our body needs. But experts have warned that disturbed sleep could actually be a sign of Covid-19. Getty – Contributor If you’re having issues with your sleep then it couldContinue Reading
A new initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and skill, is now available to local residents. The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with children and adults who may be hard of hearing. Radiyya Jahan, Signs4LifeContinue Reading
