Tag Archives: blood

Look before you flush

Look before you flush

It’s something so quick and so simple, yet according to a new survey, only 16% of over 50s are doing it. Doing what? Checking for blood in their pee. Blood in pee is a key symptom of bladder and kidne ...
Be tick aware

Be tick aware

Now councils are leaving large expanses of grass uncut to become flower meadows to help the butterflies, insects and other wildlife, there are an increasing number of ticks.  Ticks are blood sucking m ...
Facts on cholesterol

Facts on cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods. High levels of lipids in you ...