Shingles linked to stroke
People over 50 who catch shingles are at a 50 per cent greater risk of suffering a stroke within the next three months, warns new research. The study shows that shingles increases the short-term risk ...
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A new project to tackle tinnitus
Tinnitus is the term for hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source. It’s often described as “ringing in the ears”, although several sounds ca ...
Brits get a high from hitting the notes
Britain is alive with the sound of music, as new research shows 2.8 million of us are now part of a choir or singing group. 2.8 million Brits are a member of a choir or singing group Music and singing ...
Why not take the plunge?
According to recent statistics produced by the Amateur Swimming Association one in five adults cannot swim. That is more than nine million people; a shocking number considering swimming is one of the ...