Health

HEART ATTACK risk is largely determined by lifestyle decisions and making unhealthy food choices could increase the risk of developing the life-threatening complication. What is the worst type of food that increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack? Daily Express :: Health Feed

ORAL health: Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease and possible other serious medical conditions. What are the main signs to look out for that could signal something serious and what is the best way to keep the mouth clean and healthy? Leading dentist Dr Richard Marques spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk and offered ...

HOW TO sleep: The prospect of a peaceful night’s sleep can seem like a pipe dream if you suffer from sleep loss, especially if you have seemingly exhausted all options. Smelling essential oils is an alternative therapy that may just do the trick, however. Daily Express :: Health Feed

CORONAVIRUS is spreading around the world, and now the World Health Organisation has warned the “whole world needs to be on alert”. But why is it called coronavirus? What does corona mean? Daily Express :: Health Feed

CORONAVIRUS death toll has surged to 132 in China, sparking national security fears around the globe. Amid the worsening crisis, one salient question springs to mind: how contagious is the pathogen? Daily Express :: Health Feed

BOWEL cancer kills, but recognising symptoms early enough can ensure a better chance of survival. It’s the second biggest cancer in the UK, and the sooner it’s caught, the more successful treatment may be. Daily Express :: Health Feed

HIGH blood pressure is affecting seven million British people who are currently unaware they even have the health condition. The British Heart Foundation adds that most people with the condition “feel fine”. So how do you recognise if you’ve got a high reading or not, how to measure your reading, and why can an untreated high reading be dangerous? Daily ...

DEMENTIA is a progressive neurological condition that can be hard to spot in the initial changes because symptoms can be mild. One overlooked warning sign relates to a change in mood, and recent evidence suggests that the symptom is widespread in people with dementia. Daily Express :: Health Feed

Hundreds of thousands of menopausal women are being prescribed antidepressants because poorly trained GPs are misdiagnosing their symptoms, campaigners warn. Women often suffer anxiety and mood swings as they reach the menopause but doctors are mistaking a hormonal imbalance for a mental health problem. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BEST supplements for anxiety: Anxiety, which afflicts millions of people in the UK, can be hard to manage and can affect your professional and personal life. Addressing the mental health condition depends on the underlying cause but promising evidence suggests that some people may find taking certain supplements may alleviate symptoms. Daily Express :: Health Feed