PREVENTION & WELLBEING

“Waking up with bad breath isn’t the best way to start your day, [but] it’s completely normal to occasionally suffer from it,” said Dr Khaled Kasem, Chief Orthodontist of European leading orthodontic chain Impress. The expert shared his “top tips” for the prevention and treatment of morning breath, including yoghurt. Dr Kasem said: “Morning breath […]

We updated this article in August 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. What if easing your anxiety and giving your mental health a boost could be as simple as taking a deep breath? With aromatherapy—an alternative form of holistic therapy—you may be able to […]

This Morning published this video item, entitled “Why Better Breathing Could Change Your Life | This Morning” – below is their description. We breathe 20,000 times a day on average – yet most of us are unaware of its incredible ability to transform the way we feel, act and operate. Following the release of his […]

Getting children closer to green spaces as they grow up could improve their lung health, according to a study of 3278 children living in and around Porto, Portugal. Researchers from the University of Porto used satellite data and maps to assess the amount of vegetation in the children’s home surroundings, and geographical information systems (technology […]

Ashtray. Picture: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay HOSPITALS are places where we see some of the most vulnerable people in our communities; from newborn babies to people with serious health conditions such as cancer. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) wants to make sure we are doing all we can to support the people […]

There are millions of people who are suffering from different dental conditions and they are looking for some healthy remedies to overcome these conditions. However, it is extremely important that you take proper care of your dental issues because it causes lots of agonies and pain and can make consuming food challenging for you. ProDentim […]

An Aberdeen University professor who is walking from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise awareness of the impact of suicide on families stopped off in the Borders last week. John Gibson is also raising much needed funds for The Canmore Trust, a charity set up in memory of 24-year-old son Cameron, who died in […]

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Global health aid agency Unitaid is donating 220 specialized portable breathing devices to Ukraine that can help save lives of premature babies even in frontline hospitals where there is no electrical power. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has seen hundreds of hospitals damaged or destroyed, […]

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the body. The thyroid is underactive. The opposite is hyperthyroidism, where […]

Bad dog breath can be a big turn-off for quality time with your pet. It is also a warning sign that shouldn’t be ignored. Follow these tips to tackle the problem. We often dismiss bad dog breath as just ‘dog breath’ and ignore the issue. But did you know that the unpleasant odour can be […]

Putting Vicks VapoRub (camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol) on the feet to quiet a nighttime cough is common advice. Whether an old wives’ tale or an internet rumor, there is no evidence that it works. People put Vicks VapoRub on feet for several reasons. Most commonly, it is recommended to ease cold symptoms at night. It […]

Who among us, red state, blue state, even in our current state of C*vid confusion, isn’t sick and tired of being sick and tired? Of course there’s light at the end of the tunnel. It’s helping you find the light inside the tunnel that motivated prize-winning journalist Marilynn Preston to write this timely and provocative […]

Time to upgrade your rest (Picture: Getty Images/Metro.co.uk) Unless you’re someone who always gets their eight hours and glides through the world feeling well-rested and ready for the day (lucky you, if so), you could probably do with improving your sleep. A good amount of good quality sleep is essential to our wellbeing. It forms […]

  Common Cold  Asthma Attacks Breathing problems Common, usually mild with nasal and sinus congestion Common, usually severe with shortness of breath, wheezing, and difficulty breathing Cough Common, sometimes with phlegm Common, often dry (hacking) but occasionally wet (with phlegm) Nasal problems Common, including runny nose, sneezing, post-nasal drip, and congestion No Throat pain Common, usually […]

Overview Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander — or a food that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies. When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular allergen […]

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). The virus causes blisters to form around the mouth and nostrils. Cold stores have several stages during which the blisters pop and join together to form sores. There is no cure for HSV-1. Once you contract the virus, it stays in your body […]

Symptoms The clinical spectrum of MERS-CoV infection ranges from no symptoms (asymptomatic) or mild respiratory symptoms to severe acute respiratory disease and death. A typical presentation of MERS is fever, cough and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is a common finding, but MERS patients may not always develop this condition. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhoea, have also […]

Diamox (acetazolamide) is a medication used most commonly to treat glaucoma, epilepsy, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition of increased pressure around your brain without a known cause. It’s also used to treat edema and high-altitude sickness. Diamox is sometimes used off-label to treat other conditions, including migraines. It’s not used as often as it once was because […]

Try these 5 fall prevention exercises and improve balance Aug 05, 2022, 11:45 am 3 min read These exercises will improve your balance and prevent falls. With age, people start losing balance and experience blurred vision or cognitive impairment. This can cause stumbling or falling and lead to a serious life-altering situation or a critical […]