There’s an epidemic that GPs across the country are battling every day – or, I should say, another epidemic. And this one’s been a problem for as long as I’ve been a doctor. It’s the reason millions of Britons struggle to get out of bed in the morning. It leaves some unable to drive, or … Read more
Dizzy spells, clumsiness, loss of balance and falls. All worrying and strikingly common symptoms that affect millions of Britons. And while sinister causes such as cancer or a stroke, blood pressure fluctuations and infections can be quickly ruled out, for many the trigger – and an effective remedy – can remain elusive. But could the … Read more
Feeling dizzy after you stand up may be a predictor of dementia in later life, a study has claimed. The complaint is caused by orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up. Researchers at the University of California found people who suffered the problem were up to 40 per … Read more
A woman has revealed how a phobia of face masks which causes her to ‘panic and hyperventilate’ means it feels like the ‘lockdown is just beginning’. Young adult novelist Hilary Freeman from North London, appeared on This Morning today where she revealed she has severe claustrophobia, which is triggered by wearing a face covering, and causes her to … Read more