by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Health & Beauty, Health & Beauty News
All over 50s will be vaccinated against Covid19 by next summer under UK-wide plans being devised, Scotland’s National Clinical director has said. The Scotsman reports that it will mean almost all potentially fatal cases are reached and the pressure on the NHS is... by Maggie | Jan 1, 2021 | Health & Beauty News
Study links age and number of symptoms to lasting health problems from coronavirus. The Guardian reports that women aged 50-60 are at greatest risk of developing “long Covid”, analysis suggests. Older age andexperiencing five or more symptoms within the first week of... by Maggie | Dec 1, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
People aged over 50 in England are being urged to get a flu jab, as ministers hope for a mass roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine next year. BBC News reports that Health Secretary Matt Hancock stressed it was “more important than ever” for people to get a flu... by Maggie | Dec 1, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
There are some good things about having to stay at home. There are, of course, many, many downsides to pandemic restrictions, but arguably, there are certain benefits to slowing down and spending more time at home (even though it has been forced on us). Looking on the... by Maggie | Oct 30, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
Cold water swimming may protect the brain from degenerative diseases like dementia,researchers from Cambridge University have discovered. BBC News reports that in a world first, a “cold-shock” protein has been found in the blood of regular winter swimmers... by Maggie | Sep 30, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
Hope that vaccines will avert NHS being overwhelmed by flu season alongside a resurgent coronavirus. The Guardian reports that all adults over 50 and children in the first year of secondary school in England will be offered a free flu vaccination this autumn in a...