Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150…
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Should you take blood pressure pills in the morning?
Should you take blood pressure pills first thing? When it comes to taking certain medications for cardiovascular health, there is…
Guide to ear plugs
There are hundreds of different ear plugs available on the market, from simple foam versions that cost a few pennies…
Why choose custom-made ear plugs?
London-based audiologist Nick Clive, director of London Hearing in Harley Street, fits and makes custom ear plugs for a range…
Allergies that start in adulthood
Adults who have never had allergies can suddenly develop asthma, eczema of food allergies long after they have left childhood…
Paying the price for vanity?
Thousands of people undergo cosmetic procedures every year and are prepared to pay to improve their appearance or rejuvenate their…
Sudden cardiac death in young people
Every week, 12 apparently fit and healthy young (aged 35 and under) people in the UK die from a previously…
Women with aortic aneurysms do worse than men
Although suffering an abdominal aortic aneurysm is four to six times more common in men than women, mortality rates for…
Tennis elbow season is here
'Tis the season to get Tennis elbow. A very common complaint, (affecting up to 7 people per 1000 in the…
Ageing with HIV
The population of people who are living with HIV and AIDS is ageing fast. This reflects the 'good news' story…