Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s five pence cut to fuel duty will not stop the upward spike in prices as global markets panic amid commodity and supply chain disruptions. The price of a litre of Diesel has jumped to 180.29p this weekend. The data comes from a new
In their new study, researchers from the University of Bristol suggest that lockdowns could have long-term impacts on exercise. They found that, from April to December last year, 10 and 11-year-olds averaged just 56 minutes of moderate to vigorous daily activity. That
While diabetes can increase a person’s risk of experiencing a heart attack, a new study has found diabetics are also more likely to die from COVID-19. The research, published by the University of Aberdeen, found diabetics are three times more likely to
Stroke was associated with a 76 percent greater likelihood of phantom odour perception. Adults with diagnosed, but controlled, high blood pressure reported phantom odours more frequently than those without high blood pressure. What’s more, the researchers observed a threefold greater odds of
One of the reasons for coffee’s health benefits comes down to the naturally occurring compounds within it. However, identifying the potential benefits of these compounds can be difficult said researchers as they depend: “On the variety of coffee, species, roasting degree, type
How to reduce high cholesterol levels through diet Limiting the intake of foods high in saturated fat, which is found predominantly in meat and dairy products, is imperative. Other foods to avoid include those that contain trans fat, such as those made
Almost 1.8million used cars changed hands in the first three months of 2022, a year-on-year rise of 5 per cent, according to figures published this morning. Demand for second-hand motors remains exceptionally high because of restricted new car production linked to the
Share buybacks by blue-chip London companies are set to hit record levels this year, with BP and Shell handing investors £9.5bn AJ Bell: FTSE 100 companies plan to repurchase £37bn of their shares in 2022 Stock buybacks are a common method that
“Many people have high cholesterol without realising it and only discover it when they have a blood test,” said Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan Medical Director. “Most people have no warning signs of high cholesterol which is why it is important to have
“The fermentation process changes the structure of the carbs, slowing the speed of conversion into glucose,” explains Holland and Barrett. According to the health body, pitta, wholemeal, multigrain, chapatti and rye rank lower down on the GI too. Other low GI foods