Month: January 2022

Other irreversible warning signs include: Leg amputation Erectile dysfunction Permanent visual field loss. How to ward off cholesterol complications Doctor Pratsides said: "Whilst it is impossible to completely avoid atherosclerosis, as small plaques are inevitable with time, you can prevent major vessel occlusions and slow any progression of existing athersclerotic plaques by ensuring a diet low in saturated fats." Saturated fat is found in: Butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil Cakes Biscuits Fatty cuts of meat Sausages Bacon Cured meats like salami, chorizo and pancetta Cheese. According to Doctor Pratsides, you should also opt for a diet low in refined sugar, refrain from smoking and avoid excessive alcohol consumption to curb high levels.

COVID-19 can cause a vast number of symptoms with fever, cough and fatigue among those most often reported. But less common symptoms, such as dizziness, are also important to be aware of. "Countless studies" from various parts of the world have revealed that dizziness has occurred as the result of COVID infections, according to an article published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. The doctors who authored the article say the findings aren't surprising as dizziness has historically been associated with viral infections. "We would like to emphasize that dizziness should not be taken lightly as it has been proven to be a notable clinical manifestation among COVID-19 patients," the authors said. "...It it is imperative ...

High levels of T cells from coronaviruses that cause the common cold can provide protection against COVID-19, a recent study has found. The findings came from an Imperial College London study. The new information could help scientists develop ideas for second-generation vaccines. Immunity against COVID-19 is complex. There is evidence of reduced antibody levels six months after vaccination. However, T cells are believed to play an important part in providing protection. The Imperial College London study began in September 2020. It examined levels of cross-reactive T cells produced by earlier common colds in 52 household contacts of positive COVID-19 cases. The researchers looked at people shortly after they had come in contact with the virus. The goal was to see if the co...

In yesterday's Daily Mail, in the first part of an exclusive series about how to beat insomnia, renowned consultant neurologist and sleep expert Professor Guy Leschziner told how the pandemic has been driving another global health crisis: an epidemic of sleep problems. He explained how the most extreme forms of insomnia can lead to depression, type 2 diabetes, heart trouble and even Alzheimer's. But it's not all bad news. Today, in the second of his four-part series which continues in tomorrow's Daily Mail, Prof Leschziner shares the latest research on techniques for dealing with sleeplessness, outlining an approach that holds the key to a better night's sleep. Over 15 years as a neurologist specialising in sleep, I've treated every disorder under the sun (or perhaps I should say moon). I...