If you ask the average person what causes Alzheimer’s they’ll probably say ‘it’s in the genes’.
But despite what you may fear, in reality, experts say only about one in 100 cases of the memory robbing disease are caused by genes. In fact, about 80 per cent of Alzheimer’s cases are thought to be preventable.
That’s according to a group of 30 health experts across the US, UK, China and Japan, who believe we can reduce our risk of the
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular diets in recent years.
Followers of the eating plan – who drastically cut calories for a day or two each week, or consume all their food during a brief window of time each day – say that it helps with weight loss, it reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and boosts their gut microbiome.
And big names including Rishi Sunak, Jennifer Aniston and Hugh Jackman swear by fasting to keep
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Britain is in the grip of an epidemic. Not one that grabs the news headlines, triggers lockdowns or dominates the agenda at Cabinet meetings.
And it certainly doesn’t have the same fear factor as Covid-19.
Yet urinary tract infections make life a misery for millions. One in two women in the UK are affected at some point in their lives.
Nearly a third suffer repeat episodes that can leave them doubled up in agony (‘like peeing razor blades’ is how
They make lovable companions and are often an integral member of the family.
But depending on the breed, your dog could be enduring a ‘lifetime of suffering’ because it’s been born into a body of extreme disfigurements.
Over hundreds of years, canines have been bred to accentuate ‘cute’ features that fuel sales.
That’s why Germany is proposing to ban the dachshund, which has a long, sausage-like torso that gives it painful back problems.
From pugs to dachshunds and Cavalier King
It is a scary thought that in 1980, when I went to medical school, only one in every 14 British adults was obese. Now it is close to one in four.
We didn’t see a lot of overweight patients when I was a medical student. These days, the NHS spends millions every year reinforcing beds, building bigger scanners and even designing larger mortuary fridges.
And this is only a fraction of the many billions spent treating and managing diseases caused
Sometimes, we find ourselves in a situation where we urgently need an internet connection, but we are not at home or at work. We might want to do some online tasks, such as checking our email, browsing social media, or streaming our favorite show. However, what if the only available option is a public Wi-Fi network that we are not familiar with? How can we use it safely without exposing our privacy and security?
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No one wants loved ones to get lumped with a hefty inheritance tax bill unnecessarily, but more people’s estates are being dragged into its net.
Luckily there are many legal ways to dodge the dreaded 40 per cent ‘death tax’ if you want to pass on the maximum sum possible and are prepared to plan ahead.
The Conservatives are reportedly considering abolishing inheritance tax in the Budget on 6 March, or promising to do so in their next election manifesto
With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are undoubtedly fretting over what to wear for our various upcoming festive parties.
While some will be tempted to cover themselves head to toe in sequins or opt for themed attire, a British celebrity stylist has insisted these are the fashion mistakes many are guilty of making when the mulled wine season rolls back around.
Miranda Holder has revealed to FEMAIL the crucial style ‘crimes’ to avoid this year to make sure your
A woman who spent $30,000 on anti-aging cosmetic treatments over the past nine years has revealed exactly which procedures were worth her money — and which were most definitely was not.
Rachel Rose, 34, who is based in Florida, is a content creator who has documented her various health, wellness and lifestyle journeys on her YouTube channel, sharing what has been helping her ‘build a happier, healthier, more confident lifestyle.’
In the video, which was posted to her YouTube channel
