NEED TO KNOWColin Hodgkinson, 66, had struggled with swallowing problems for more than a year before choking on tea and passing outMedical tests performed after the incident revealed masses in his neck and throat, and he was diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancerColin’s daughter, Connie Hodgkinson, says the choking episode may have “saved his life” and is … Read more
For several years, Nicole Straight and Patricia Wood, who lived across the street in Sausalito, Calif., were neighbors more than friends, exchanging sociable greetings and occasionally having coffee.Then, last October, Ms. Wood took a fall, broke her neck and spent three months in rehabilitation. When she returned to the house she shares with her niece, … Read more
Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity.They can provide valuable indications of your stamina and strength. They can estimate the risk of falls, which increase older adults ‘ risk of death. And … Read more
The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus’s exponential spread.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine developed for a previous strain of Ebola, as the country faces its deadliest-ever outbreak.The 16,250 doses … Read more
The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, many remain unaware as to its signs and symptoms, alongside the impacts it can have. With September and World Alzheimer’s Month fast approaching, … Read more
It’s boom time for Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. The protein craze has catapulted these once-niche health foods into the zeitgeist, as people clamor to eat more of the macronutrient that’s important for everything from muscle and bone health to metabolism regulation.
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country’s health minister said.The 16,250 doses arrived at the N’djili International Airport in the capital, Kinshasa, late Friday, as part of 70,000 doses expected from the World Health … Read more
Every day, Sophie Mwadawa Kabundo goes to her job as a nurse at an Ebola treatment centre in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, afraid she will contract the virus and pass it to her family and friends.“More and more confirmed cases are being admitted here … Some of our colleagues have … Read more
I’ve noticed two odd things about my feet lately: They’ve grown a shoe size, and walking barefoot hurts on flat surfaces such as my kitchen floor.Last year, I wrote a column about weird signs that you’re getting older, including shifting teeth and changes in your voice.I’ve spotted plenty more since then — like the foot … Read more
Shutterstock Parents don’t always respect boundaries with their kids, but they need to learn to do that, especially when their kids make their boundaries very, very clear. In this story, one teen has ADHD, autism and is a self-described germaphobe. All of that combined makes her very self aware of why she reacts to situations … Read more