High blood pressure increases the chances of life-threatening complications at any age. This is because the higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart has to work to pump blood round your body. Hypertension puts strain on blood vessels and can enlarge your heart, making blood vessels clog, burst or leak, and can cause damage to your major organs. These ...

Back pain doesn’t always have an identifiable cause, but it can be agonising for the sufferer. Often affecting either the lower or upper back, it is “very common” according to the NHS, affecting an estimated 28 million people in the country each year. “In most cases the pain isn’t caused by anything serious,” said the NHS online, “and will usually ...

High blood pressure is often caused by a poor diet and lack of exercise. The condition is diagnosed if a blood pressure reading is over 140/90 mmHg at several different times of day. Two pressures are measured: The systolic blood pressure, the force when the heart pushes blood around the body, and the diastolic blood pressure, the force when the ...

Although inflammation can arise from infection or injury, chronic inflammation can occur in older age due to ageing processes in the immune system. Higher levels of inflammation in older age has been linked to lower bone density, according to a new study carried out at the University of Southampton. Scientists from the University’s Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) examined ...

Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply becoming blocked. Heart attack symptoms include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing and a sudden sensation of anxiety. You could lower your

Sleep is important when it comes to your body functioning properly. Lack of sleep can have a detrimental affect on your mood and result in lack of focus. If poor sleep becomes a recurring thing, you can be at risk of serious medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, according to the NHS. While it’s recommended adults, on ...

For the more than 16 million Americans living with depression, antidepressants are often an option in providing some relief from their symptoms. However, as with any new medication, side effects are common. And that means for some, sex is impossible.

Diabetes type 2 affects about 3.3 million people in the UK. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin, according to the NHS. Diabetes symptoms include blurred vision, having cuts that take longer to heal than normal, and feeling ver… Daily Express :: Health Feed

By Michael Ollove A little-noticed part of President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce prescription drug prices could change the way Medicaid has paid for drugs for nearly 30 years. The change might save taxpayer dollars – but it also could make it more difficult for people with certain conditions to get the med… Health

Back pain is very common, and usually improves within a few weeks or months, according to the NHS. Pain in the lower back is the most common type of back pain. It’s usually nothing to worry about, and will get better by itself over time. But, you can speed up your recovery by making some small lifestyle changes. Drinking at least eight ...