Author: Jim West

ACCORDING to data from health provider BUPA, around one in 10 people in the UK are thought to have IBS . But what if they didn’t? According to data and some experts in the field, these patients may not have IBS and instead something different. Express.co.uk spoke to medical practitioner Melanie Dixon about a prevalent but significantly unknown medical condition potentially affecting thousands. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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ALTHOUGH some risk factors for dementia are non-negotiable, others are completely within your hands. One of the obvious offenders is your diet. Certain foods can boost your risk of the mind-robbing condition, while others can cut it. One expert has warned that a certain type of cheese might also be problematic. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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WHEN Royal Navy captain Kim Slowe first started having trouble walking and experiencing frequent cramps more than 20 years ago he sought medical help. With doctors stumped and even suggesting that it could all be a psychological issue it took over two decades for a diagnosis. Now the dad-of-two is calling for more awareness of his “nasty” and “pernicious” disease that could affect more of us than we realise. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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