High blood pressure warning: Certain habits can lead to life-threatening complications

HIGH blood pressure is a serious condition which can result in serious health complications. It can often be prevented through some healthy lifestyle choices, but new research has revealed the current habits of the UK could lead to a high blood pressure epidemic.

Flu jab: Symptoms the vaccine will protect you against – plus these serious complications

Flu jab is offered on the NHS each year and is available from a number of pharmacies and supermarkets. The vaccine protects against the influenza virus, an infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Flu vaccination delivers a weak version of one or more influenza viruses expected to do the rounds this year. So […]

Shingles symptoms: Two early signs to spot to avoid painful complications warns Dr Chris

Shingles is a viral infection – the same virus that causes chickenpox – which can cause a painful rash. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive near the spinal cord. It can be years later, when the person’s immune system is at its lowest, that it creeps up and erupts into shingles. […]

High blood pressure: Why should you control hypertension? Three deadly complications

High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Having persistently high blood pressure increases the risk of a number of potentially life-threatening conditions, warned the NHS. These could include heart attacks, […]

Calcium deficiency symptoms: Four foods to add to your diet to avoid severe complications

Calcium deficiency, also known as hypocalcemia, may not cause any symptoms at first, but as the condition develops, signs may begin to show. Severe symptoms of hypocalcemia include confusion or memory loss and easy fracturing of the bones. Calcium has several important functions, including helping build strong bones and teeth, regulating muscle contractions, including heartbeat, […]