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Women at greater risk of stroke while men are at greater risk of heart attack

Boris Johnson has been revealed to be the celebrity Brits most want to see in a reality show.  A year after his father entered the jungle for I'm a Celebrity the outspoken politician topped a poll of the people Brits most want to see on screen.  Peter Kay and new I'm a Celeb host Holly Willoughby came second and third respectively, with the former Apprentice star Donald Trump and David Walliams making up the top five.  Piers Morgan and Nigel...

No amount of booze is good for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol consumption and disease risk. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to the research. Globally, one in three people drink alcohol - the equivalent to 2.4 billion people. Alcohol is responsible for 2.8 million deaths...

Job interviews can be a source of unwanted stress, but you can ease the anxiety by preparing well for them. One of the best ways to prepare: Examine the science behind successful job interviews. Scientific studies have revealed the following 3 proven ways to succeed in an interview: 1. Be Likable Most or all of the candidates your interviewer will talk to possess the basic qualifications necessary to do the job that's up for grabs. Some might be more qualified...

The average cost of a funeral in the UK has more than doubled since 2004. If these current trends continue a funeral could soon cost more than £7,200 within the decade. With the cost of dying rising faster than the cost of living it's unfortunate for those on a tight budget. It’s getting more difficult to cover the cost of a traditional funeral. It’s hard to give an all-in-one definitive answer as to why funeral prices are rising faster than...

A survey of more than 1,000 GPs has found that two in five (40 per cent) said they were experiencing a mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. The survey, carried out by Mind, found that despite the high prevalence of mental health problems among GPs, many didn’t feel able to turn to colleagues for support. Doctors said that they were much more likely to look for support with their mental health from friends...

The cumulative effect of a lifetime of constant heavy drinking was linked to the the most common cancer in men in the UK

With the dangers motorists can pose to other drivers, property, cyclists and pedestrians brought to the fore in the media once again, what can we do to protect ourselves against accidents and make sure we don’t lose out financially if we are affected? Last week, a man was charged with attempted murder in connection with the recent car crash in Westminster, proving just how much damage motorists can cause on our roads. Salih Khater allegedly swerved his car into cyclists...

Scientists have boosted people's memory for the first time using a large coil placed against the scalp