FAST – Know the signs of a stroke, and help save lives! FAST is an acronym used to detect whether someone is showing signs of a stroke. F = Facial weakness. Can the person smile? Is one side of the face drooping? A = Arms. Can the affected person lift their arms? S = Speech. Is their speech affected? T ... Read More »
Do you believe we should be able to make the decision whether we would like to end our own life or not? (With regards to terminal illnesses etc) It is seen as inhumane to keep suffering animals alive, so why is it different for humans? Tony Nicklinson has lost his court battle over his right to terminate his life after ... Read More »
QUESTION: I Started a course of warfarin around a year ago. I am aware that I must not drink cranberry juice, but I have read mixed reports on whether half a grapefruit is allowed in the morning. ANSWER : Warfarin is a drug used to prevent unwanted blood clotting in the body, and it does this by affecting the natural ... Read More »
For many people getting a headache is something which happens often, even daily. But there are some headaches which can can indicate something more serious, after all, a headache is your body’s way of saying something is wrong. A severe headache can signal something much more serious, requiring emergency attention such as stroke, aneurysm, and meningitis. These are not terribly ... Read More »
We all know the dangers associated with smoking, including cancer, heart attacks and strokes….but when is comes to stopping, TODAY IS THE RIGHT TIME TO QUIT! Firstly, you need to take yourself seriously. Write down all the reasons you need to stop such as: Feeling healthier, having more energy, whiter teeth, and fresher breath Lowering your risk for cancer, ... Read More »
We have in a previous blog spoken about sleep apneoa, saying what it is and how it is treated, etc. But today I would like to take it further and look at some of the effects of the condition. Surprisingly not many people realise they have it, and what the effects it has one the body. In brief, sleep apneoa, ... Read More »
Millions of people who take an aspirin every day to lower their risk for heart attack and stroke may also be lowering their cancer risk. New research adds to the growing evidence that daily aspirin may help prevent certain cancers from occurring. On top of that, daily aspirin may also be an effective treatment for people who already have cancer. ... Read More »
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