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Delirium Tremens Warning Signs: What To Look Out For

Overview A severe complication of alcohol withdrawal involving sudden and severe changes in mental or nervous system. Symptoms If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of a Delirium tremens, seek medical attention immediately Symptoms include: Confusion High blood pressure Hallucinations Restlessness Tremor Seizures Rapid heart rate Anxiet...

2024-05-18T08:55:12Z

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

2023-12-01T14:35:47Z

Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Oils

There’s a specific type for all kinds of cooking.

2023-12-01T14:05:43Z

The Best Burger King Order for Weight Loss

A dietitian explains why the Whopper Jr. burger is the best Burger King lunch order for weight loss and tips to keep in mind when ordering.

2024-05-17T10:23:07Z

15 Pre-Workout Snacks You Can Prep Ahead of Time

Prep these easy pre-workout snacks ahead of time so you feel energized for every workout

2024-01-02T05:18:23Z

Huge surge in demand for hepatitis C test

It reported that 12,800 people in England have requested NHS home-testing kits in just over a week, compared with 2,300 in the entire month of April.

2024-05-19T10:46:51Z

How not to gain too much weight during pregnancy

Gain too much weight during pregnancy and you run the increased risk of gestational diabetes, early labour and pre-eclampsia. Yet severe weight loss can be associated with an increased risk of autism and cardiovascular disease in your child. So what are the facts? How much weight is it recommended to gain during pregnancy? No two pregnancies are th...

2024-05-19T12:00:49Z

15 Things Every Good Neighbor Does

Get your cup of sugar ready.

2024-01-02T05:18:26Z

King Charles books first overseas tour since cancer diagnosis

King Charles III has announced his first overseas engagement since undergoing cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace revealed in a statement that the King and his wife, Queen Camilla, will travel to France in June with other members of the royal family to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. After visiting monuments in Portsmouth, the coup...

2024-05-19T03:04:14Z

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): How does it work?

Seek help for a common mental health problem these days, and you may well find yourself referred for cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT. In a 2018 study in Frontiers in Psychiatry, experts argued CBT to be the “gold standard”, or “best standard we have in the field constantly available” in treating common mental health conditions such as anxiety...

2024-05-18T07:00:54Z

Inside the obesity capital of Britain

“If you want to write about Wigan, write about that guy over there – he’s the local crackhead and he just killed a pigeon,” says a teenager in the town centre near the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. A middle-aged man clutching a white bag looks up and grins, flapping his arms like a bird. “He just smacked it and put it in that bag. He says he is goi...

2024-05-18T05:10:34Z

Jeremy Hunt vows huge compensation for infected blood scandal victims

The 'life-changing' sums will go to tens of thousands of people given contaminated blood in what is widely regarded as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.

2024-05-19T08:16:16Z

I knew I had to give up drinking when my daughter asked ‘why is mummy behaving so strangely?’

I’m pretty sure I gravitated towards a career in advertising because of the heavy drinking lifestyle, although I now think that whatever industry I’d found myself in, I’d have been a drinker, because alcohol gave me the social confidence I lacked. My first foray was trying cider when I was 15 and drinking with my then-boyfriend who was older than m...

2024-05-18T09:01:16Z

Ask A Nutrition Professional: Is A Simple Scrambled Egg Nutritious?

Expert opinion from Jen Hsu Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Canada Eggs are extremely nutrient dense. They not only provide us with the essential amino acid building blocks that our body needs to build protein, they also consist of a number of key vitamins and minerals that can help support our overall h...

2024-05-18T16:08:15Z

How a high-carb, plant-based diet helped obese mother-of-two shed 32kg in 14 months. She’s known as Plantiful Kiki now

Kiki Nelson learned at first hand that eating a carb-rich, low-fat, vegan diet is a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off; she dropped from 88kg to 53kg As Plantiful Kiki, she's gained a large following on YouTube, where she shares her knowledge - and the nutritious and tasty recipes that appear in her cookbooks Seeing the trim, energetic YouT...

2024-05-19T03:33:45Z

The Best Panera Lunch Order for Weight Loss

A dietitian shares why the Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains Salad paired with a Bubly Lime drink is the best Panera order for weight loss.

2024-05-18T10:27:12Z

I Tried Tai Chi and Found My Center - But the Journey Was Humbling

I've struggled to find my center ever since developing a chronic illness in 2021.

2024-05-17T21:50:10Z

8 Foods With a Surprisingly Short Life, Even in the Refrigerator

You shouldn't wait to eat any of these items.

2023-12-18T23:26:12Z

Professional Faqs: How Can I Prevent Degenerative Disc Disease From Getting Worse?

Expert opinion from Chandra Shekar Adelli MBBS, Gen Med · 6 years of experience · India Avoiding strain on the low back caused by sports, frequent heavy lifting, or labor-intensive jobs. Avoid prolonged sitting and/or poor posture. Proper Back exercises. By decreasing weight. Avoid smoking. Proper hydration. Expert opinion from Divyasri N MBBS · 4 ...

2024-05-18T08:10:05Z

Harvard Health Publishing Q&a: Breastfeeding

What are the pros and cons of breastfeeding? Answered by Dr. Howard E. Lewine M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA The pros of breastfeeding almost always outweigh the cons unless a mother cannot do it for medical reasons. The list of positives is long: • Breast milk provides all the nutrition (calorie...

2024-05-18T09:40:20Z

Aussie grandmother opens up about having cancer five times

It has been more than three decades since the Sydney single mum-of-three found out she had a four-centimetre malignant tumour in her left breast, starting her decades-long cancer battle.

2024-05-19T09:50:44Z

How Sweet Potato Boosts Your Health: Nutrition Professionals Share Their Insights, Tips, And Recommendations

This article provides perspectives from two experts on the benefits and quantity recommendation of sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are a great source of antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin C, and beta-carotene, and can be included in most diets. Benefits discussed include promoting firmer and wrinkle-free skin, combating constipation, and helping to prevent diabetes. The experts recommend consuming at most one small unit per day, around 50g or 0.11lb....

2024-05-18T05:36:28Z

10 Best Jump Rope Workouts for Weight Loss

A trainer walks you through how to perform 10 of his top-curated jump rope workouts for weight loss to add to your routine.

2024-05-17T14:23:50Z

Aquarius: Your well being horoscope - May 19

Aquarius: here are your well being predictions for the day May 19

2021-11-09T02:53:31Z

Olivia Munn explains why she documented cancer journey

Olivia Munn has explained why she documented her cancer journey. The actress has revealed she wanted to "document" her journey after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in April 2023 for her two-year-old son, Malcolm. "Well because if I didn't make it, I wanted my son when he got older to know that I fought to be here. That I t...

2024-05-16T19:09:50Z

5 Celebs With The Easiest Workout Routines

You can totally handle four minutes of exercise.

2023-12-01T12:05:34Z

The Best Wellness Retreats To Kick Off Your New Year

Whether you want to be out in nature, get a good workout or just feel restored, we have something great for you.

2024-01-02T05:18:25Z

The 7 Biggest Benefits of Breastfeeding, According to Experts

There's a lot of lore surrounding the benefits of breastfeeding.

2024-05-17T20:40:13Z

10 Best Low-Fat Cheeses For Weight Loss

Dietitians review the specific low-fat cheeses for weight loss along with their health benefits and tips for adding them to your diet.

2024-05-17T13:54:01Z

Cancer: Your love horoscope - May 19

Cancer: here are your love predictions for the day May 19

2021-11-09T02:53:36Z

Ask A Doctor: How Do I Reduce My Risk Of Developing Alzheimer’s?

Expert opinion from Ramamurthy Bangalore M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.S.M. (Pulmonologist) · 30 years of experience · USA Risk factors such as age, genes and down syndrome cannot be changed. However, you can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's by; taking a balance diet, performing regular exercises, reducing intake of alcohol, maintaining ...

2024-05-18T02:09:04Z

Rishi Sunak approves £10bn compensation for blood scandal victims

The Prime Minister is expected to address MPs at the close of an official inquiry into what has been condemned as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.

2024-05-19T00:00:04Z

How Much Protein Do You Need To Eat Every Day?

How much protein different groups need per day, side effects of inadequate or excessive consumption, and the best protein sources.

2024-05-19T12:46:43Z

What is the infected blood scandal and who was responsible?

The infected blood scandal saw thousands of people in the UK in the 70s and 80s given blood transfusions or blood products that were infected with viruses such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. Thousands died after being given contaminated products by the NHS which were often imported from the US. Nobody in the UK has ever been held to account, ...

2024-05-18T11:11:41Z

Your Complete Guide to the Benefits of Compression Recovery

Here’s everything you need to know!

2023-12-19T12:12:11Z

John Cleese says vertigo has made him terrified of using stairs

John Cleese has disclosed that he has been unable to cure his sudden onset of vertigo and that it had now left him terrified of using stairs. The actor and writer, who towers over most people at 6ft 4in, said he developed the sense of spinning dizziness more than a year ago, but a neurologist he visited had no answer to the problem. Mr Cleese, 84, ...

2024-05-18T09:31:16Z

Hailey Bieber Uses Carroten For Tanning, but Is That Even Safe?

There's no denying that Hailey Bieber is on a lot of people's minds, whether it's the news about her latest Rhode Skin launch or her pregnancy announcement with husband Justin Bieber.

2024-05-16T19:37:03Z

Ask A Doctor: How Can I Prevent Degenerative Disc Disease From Getting Worse?

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA The progression of spinal degeneration can be slowed down through lifestyle changes and self care practices. Quit smoking, maintain a healthy body weight and exercise regularly. Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA To prevent DDD,...

2024-05-18T06:09:44Z

‘Don’t wallow in self-pity, instead help others’: Telegraph readers on how to combat loneliness

The impact of loneliness on mortality is the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, declared Dr Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, in a report focused on the latest global health epidemic last November. Despite living in a hyper-connected world, 33 per cent of adults struggle with loneliness. The problem is so prevalent, that the World Healt...

2024-05-18T07:01:01Z

Health Facts You Didn't Know About Black Tea

Your favorite beverage is packed with plenty of health benefits.

2023-12-01T15:05:53Z

Are you getting enough IRON? Hidden signs you need a bit more spinach

How much iron do you really need? How can you check your iron levels? And what are the risks of a deficiency? Here MailOnline explains everything you need to know.

2024-05-19T13:07:55Z

How Long Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Usually Last? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Afra Abdussamad MBBS · 3.5 years of experience · India It is caused by compression of the median nerve which runs from your hand between tendons and a ligament that together comprise the “carpal tunnel” and continues on all the way up your arm. The recovery from carpal tunnel surgery takes time – anywhere from several weeks to s...

2024-05-18T20:12:05Z

Professional Faqs: Does The Skin Of A Tomato Have Any Health Benefits?

Expert opinion from Feni Sulistiani Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Indonesia Tomato skin contains more antioxidants than the fruit itself, and the lycopene content in tomato skin is known to increase with heating, increasing bioaccessibility. As we all know, antioxidants play an essential role in our bodies, such as fighting ...

2024-05-18T05:06:23Z

Newly trained dentists forced to work on NHS to tackle ‘dental deserts’

Newly trained dentists are to be forced to work on the NHS to tackle the “dental deserts” crisis, under new Government plans. Dentists who have just finished their training could be prevented from going into private practice and forced to deliver NHS care for several years. An average of £200,000 of taxpayer money is spent on training each dentist,...

2024-05-19T13:46:12Z

How to Order at a Steakhouse for Weight Loss

Annette Snyder, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD, shares 10 of her best tips regarding how to order at a steakhouse with weight loss in mind.

2024-05-19T11:16:31Z

Do YOU have bad breath? Dentist reveals how to spot halitosis

Dr Deepak Aulak, founder of AI-powered dental app Toothfairy, has revealed some of the signs that you might have bad breath - also known as halitosis - and what you can do to prevent and treat it.

2024-05-19T12:47:09Z

Instagram generation confuse normal stress and anxiety with mental health conditions

The Instagram generation are confusing normal stress and anxiety for mental health conditions because increased awareness has led to “over interpretation” and “over pathologisation”, the head of a leading public school has warned. James Dahl, master of Wellington College, said that online diagnosis tools on social media sites like Instagram are con...

2024-05-18T12:46:47Z

How Is Volleyball Scored, Exactly? Here's a Beginner's Guide

If you're not on the women's volleyball wave, it's time to get acquainted.

2024-05-17T18:49:34Z

Running Has Taught Me to Appreciate What My Body Can Do, Not What Size It Is

Growing up, I was always small and scrawny.

2024-05-14T19:38:34Z

Meet My New Emotional Support Water Bottle That I’m Recommending to Everyone

I've been told my whole life that drinking water is the answer to my health and wellness problems, from headaches and congested skin to gut issues.

2024-05-17T21:35:18Z