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Brits are keen to make some healthy lifestyle changes heading into the winter months – after drinking more alcohol and sleeping less over the summer. A poll of 2,000 adults found that they let their health slide during the warmer months, with 28% falling into different sleeping patterns, and a quarter drinking more alcohol. One in five (19%) did not exercise as much as they usually would, while the same number were guilty of skipping breakfast, and then forgetting to take their daily vitamins, supplements, or fortified products. And 69% believe they have weak immunity, with 22% keen to boost this – but not knowing where to start. But well-intentioned Brits plan to eat more healthily (26%), exercise more (25%), and eat or drink products intended to improve immunity (21%) – as 38% think their overall health improves when doing so. Tom Hickton, at Actimel, which commissioned the research to launch its Immunity Report, said: “Our research shows that people across the UK want to … [Read more...] about Brits admit they let their health slip over summer – with more alcohol and less sleep

Agustinus Rushanaedy (The Jakarta Post) Bakersfield, California   ● Wed, November 8, 2017 2017-11-08 13:24 1793 1f87594453bb792833e1ece3a27efd13 3 Health brain,#brain,health,#health,memory,aging,alzheimer Free As we age, we all have episodes of forgetfulness. We forget where we put our keys, where we parked the car or why we walked into a room. These episodes are frustrating for many of us, but for some people in their 60s, these episodes may trigger a fear that they might have Alzheimer's disease. The memory process involves receiving and encoding new information. The brain records information and retrieves the appropriate information when we need it. The large outer layer of the brain, the cerebral cortex, receives the new information, which is then encoded by the amygdala and finally, it is stored as a memory by the hippocampus. When we need certain information, the frontal lobes of the brain help us consciously retrieve the correct information. … [Read more...] about How to: Boost your memory, maintain brain health

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department overreached in suing Mississippi over its mental health system, the state's solicitor general has argued to a federal appeals court. A Justice Department attorney countered that there's ample precedent to show the department has the power to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in New Orleans. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported that judges on the conservative court appeared receptive to limiting the Justice Department's role. A ruling against the department could ultimately push the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could have nationwide implications. The federal government issued a letter in 2011 saying Mississippi had done too little to provide mental health services outside mental hospitals. The Justice Department sued Mississippi in 2016. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled in 2019 that … [Read more...] about Mississippi seeks to derail federal suits over mental health

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for October 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to get their flu shot ahead of a season that is predicted to be especially active. Levels of the flu had been historically low amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Australia recently saw a particularly nasty flu season, sparking fears worldwide. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Tuesday urged Americans to get a shot before the end of the month. "Over the past two years, we've seen some worrisome drops in flu vaccination coverage, especially in some groups of people who are at the highest risk of developing serious flu illness," she noted. FLU SHOT THIS FALL: HERE'S WHY DOCTORS ARE URGING WE ALL GET IT Walensky said that people who were vaccinated were 35% less likely to get sick with influenza than those who were not. … [Read more...] about Health officials call for flu shots ahead of potentially severe season

Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Statins provide a bulwark against heart disease . They do this by reducing the production of cholesterol inside the liver. However, you can undermine the effectiveness of your statins by mixing them with certain herbal supplements. Related articles Certain meats linked to blood clots in veins, expert warns The 'first noticeable' sign that your cholesterol is high The NHS explains: "St John's wort, a herbal remedy taken for depression, reduces the amount of atorvastatin [a type of statin] in your blood, so it does not work as well." St John's wort is available as a supplement in teas, tablets, liquids … [Read more...] about ‘Does not work as well’: NHS warning to Britons taking statins with two herbal supplements

An elderly person's hands (Image: PA) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info People often say that friends and relatives have passed away due to "old age" but this is not always medically accurate. In fact, it can be rather complex, which is why 'old age' is so rarely given as an official cause of death. Related articles Three sensations when peeing could point to prostate cancer Woman fined £1k for dog mess in her garden after neighbour complaint The likelihood of suffering from health issues increases as we age. Our cells stop repairing themselves, the immune system gets weaker and the body becomes more damaged. Common problems include dementia, heart issues and high or low blood pressure. Although many people die … [Read more...] about Doctor explains what it means when cause of death is given as ‘old age’

Val Griffiths said she spent six days in a chair in A&E (Image: Wales Online) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A pensioner who spent six days sitting in a chair in a busy A&E has described the situation as "inhumane". Val Griffiths was diagnosed with food poisoning in August and has had breathing difficulties ever since. Related articles Residents plead with Wetherspoons not to open pub in Tory town Aldi and Asda shoppers 'sick with worry' over scenes in stores However, last week, her condition got so bad that her son drove her to the emergency unit to get expert help, reports Wales Online. But Val, from Cardiff, claims her entire stay at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) - from Tuesday, September 27 to … [Read more...] about ‘It felt inhumane’ Pensioner spends ‘six days in a chair’ at busy A&E

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol means you have too much of a waxy substance called cholesterol in your blood. High cholesterol is a precursor to heart disease so its vital to stamp it out. Unfortunately, an absence of symptoms often hinders this effort. Although it's rare, you can experience a breakout of cholesterol symptoms on the body. Related articles Certain meats linked to blood clots in veins, expert warns The 'first noticeable' sign that your cholesterol is high A case report published in the journal Advances in Dermatology and Allergology documents the physical symptoms of high cholesterol. The case report … [Read more...] about 24-year-old woman experiences ‘eruption’ of high cholesterol symptoms on her limbs

A&E at Royal Bolton Hospital (Image: MEN) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An inquest was held yesterday, at Bolton Coroner’s Court on Wednesday, October 5, into the death of Kimberley Drinnan, 35. At the inquest, it was heard that a former teacher, Kimberley, died following an overdose and had presented at the emergency department of a hospital 28 times in the six months leading up to her death. Related articles What it means when doctor gives cause of death as 'old age' NHS nurses balloted for strike action over pay Kimberley’s mum Kathleen Drinnan told the court that her daughter grew up in Kearsley and went on to study Japanese at Liverpool John Moores University. After graduating, Kimberley moved to … [Read more...] about Woman dies after going to A&E 28 times in six months

John Lydon discusses his wife's battle with dementia on GMB SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ageing populations are understood to be driving up dementia rates, but no plan has yet proven successful in curbing these trends. Though it's been established that a healthy lifestyle can lower the likelihood of the disease, sharper measures will be needed to make a significant difference in the coming years. Evidence is mounting that drugs to treat arthritis fare well in the prevention of cognitive decline due to their anti-inflammatory agents. Related articles Should boosters be mandatory this winter as Covid cases soar? POLL Two changes in a person's walk that may precede a dementia diagnosis In … [Read more...] about ‘Important’: Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis may ‘halve’ risk of developing dementia