Parkinson’s disease symptoms gradually develop and tend to be mild at first. A tremor in the hands or arms is well-known for being a symptom of the condition, but there are many different symptoms that can affect each individual in different ways. Not all symptoms are linked to a person’s motor skills, and some may
Simon Cowell, 59, has been looking noticeably slimmer during public appearances recently. The talent manager was recently spotted with his partner Lauren Silverman, with both of them clutching low calorie beers. He looked incredibly happy leaving the Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions final with his 89 calorie drink. This could be part of his new
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs if a person lacks the vitamin from the foods they’re eating. Two common reasons why this can happen is if a person eats a vegan or vegetarian diet or as a result of a certain medical condition. Vegans and vegetarians can be at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because the main
Tess Papaioannou claims she was struggling with baby weight after she gave birth to Reeva in 2016. At her heaviest, the retailer worker, from Australia, tipped the scales at 11st 6lbs and wore clothing size 12-14. The 27-year-old was determined to get on top of her weight and managed to shed more than 3st without
Samantha Giles, 48, has played Bernice Blackstock on ITV’s Emmerdale since 1998. The actress has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines over the years, including an occasion when her character got a bad rash. But Samantha’s health issues aren’t reserved for the small screen. Earlier this year, the star was open about her
Vitamin D is an incredibly important vitamin. It can have serious effects on the body if we don’t get enough. Our bodies make Vitamin D from cholesterol when it is exposed to sunlight. While it can be found in certain fatty fish and dairy products, it’s very hard to get it from diet alone. Not
Losing weight, particularly if you’re overweight, can reduce your risk of some potentially serious health problems. Even losing a small amount carries a host of health benefits. It can lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer and back pain. Regular exercise and eating a healthy
As temperatures are expected to reach a whopping 37C in parts of the UK today, it’s important to stay vigilant. It’s officially a heatwave, and forecasters say there is a 30% chance the UK’s all-time heat-record of 38.5C could be surpassed on Thursday. While it may sound like the perfect time to throw on your
Eczema can make everyday activities harder. The skin condition usually causes the skin to regularly flare-up, resulting in the affected area becoming itchy and enflamed. There are a wide-range of treatment options available to alleviate symptoms. For those interested in trying out natural supplements, Holland and Barrett recommends a number of products. Turmeric The herbal
Sleep is integral to a person’s health, and not getting enough can result in a number of problems. Most of us need around eight hours of good-quality sleep a night. As well as making a person feel grumpy, lack of sleep can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, and shorten life expectancy.
At her heaviest, Samantha Parramore, 32, tipped the scales at 17st 5lbs before embarking on her weight loss journey. Having struggled with her body size since 16, Samantha, from Devon, became desperate to shed weight in time for her June wedding. Since her incredible transformation, the recruitment consultant now weighs 13st 5lbs – with the
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that causes body tremors, rigid muscles, and difficulty walking and talking. The disease disrupts the body’s autonomic nervous system, which controls spontaneous body processes such as heart rate, digestion, salivation, and bowel function. People tend to experience symptoms later in the course of the disease, but a common
The majority of back pain is nonspecific with no identifiable causes. Common underlying mechanisms include degenerative or traumatic changes to the discs and facets joints, which can then cause secondary pain in the muscles, and nerves, and referred pain to the bones, joints and extremities. Diseases and inflammation of the gallbladder, pancreas and kidneys may
Bowel cancer begins in the large bowel (colon) and the back passage (rectum). It is also known as colorectal cancer. Treatment depends on where the cancer starts in a person’s bowel and how far the cancer has spread. Surgery is usually the main treatment for bowel cancer, but a recent study sheds a light on
Many of us wish our tummies were a little flatter. But according to this fitness influencer, getting washboard abs can be harder than dieting and working out. In a candid Instagram post, Hannah Barry revealed that it’s genetically difficult for some to achieve six-packs. The social media star has since been praised for her honesty.
Kate Ford, 42, played the character Tracy Barlow on ITV’s Coronation Street between 2002 and 2007, and then made a return to the show in 2010. One thing fans may have only recently learnt is the star’s battle with a certain health condition. In 2017, the star, who has one child, opened up about her
Before his weight loss journey, Eddie Hall scooped the World’s Strongest Man title back in 2017. The 31-year-old described his frame as “torture” and as a result decided to slim down. His previous weight was 30.9st and now the strongman, from Stoke-on-Trent tips the scales at 25.8st. Eddie unveiled his dramatic transformation on Instagram, so
When a person has a paleness to their skin on their face it could be a warning sign that you are lacking vitamin B12. A person may also feel facial pain and occurs usually on only one side of the face at a time. The pain can feel like a dull pain and occurs on
High blood pressure, which is also known as hypertension, is a common health concern. In Britain, it affects one in four adults – and plenty of people are completely unaware they are battling the condition. As it is a very prevalent health concern, scientists have been exploring way that bp can be lowered. This may
Joint pain is a common ailment felt by many. The most common type of joint pain is osteoarthritis, affecting around 8.5 million people in the UK. As people age, this becomes more common and is more likely to happen if a person has previously had an injury. Additionally, sometimes the body’s immune system attacks the
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