Stillbirth risk rises when an expectant mother sleeps on her back: Position puts more stress on the unborn child because it reduces its oxygen consumption

Researchers at the found the position puts more stress on the unborn baby, causing it to reduce its oxygen consumption. The findings could shed more light on why some babies are lost late on (file image)
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9 ways to beat the winter blues and avoid getting SAD

In order to safeguard against SAD this winter, there are several things you can do when it comes to mind, physical activity and diet. Read more

These are the commonly ignored health symptoms that we should ALWAYS check up on

12 percent are suffering from a serious health problem, which could have been prevented had they seen a doctor earlier.

According to medical professionals involved in the study, the most commonly ignored symptoms which should ALWAYS be checked out, are a persistent cough lasting over three weeks (20 percent of Brits have ignored), changes in urinary or bowel movements (19 percent) and persistent headaches and blurring of vision (14 percent). The research also found 11 percent of women have put off seeing a doctor after discovering a lump in their breast, while 9 percent of British men have not seen a doctor after finding a testicular lump. Mirror

Keep calm...and carry on breathing: The simple exercises that can alleviate pain and help sufferers cope with anxiety, stress and depression

For thousands of years, people have used simple breathing exercises that can have profound effects on the mind and body and help sufferers cope with anxiety, stress and depression. Mirror

Alzheimer's disease: The six foods YOU should eat to REDUCE risk of condition

EATING a healthy diet can protect the organs in the body but it can also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Eat: Blueberries, Eggs, Ginger, Wholegrain foods, Nuts, Oily fish. Read more

Need to lower your blood pressure? Eating a handful of THESE could have an amazing effect

EATING cashew nuts could lower blood pressure naturally, reducing the risk of life-threatening health conditions such as heart attacks.The nuts contain high levels of magnesium and potassium - which are essential elements in the human body.

Magnesium helps keep heart rhythm steady, is vital for healthy bones and teeth, muscle function, the nervous system and keeps bowels healthy. Express

Ankylosing Spondylitis and fibromyalgia: Woman describes treatment 'life-changing'

A WOMAN who suffers from debilitating illnesses Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia has found a way of easing her pain which she has described as 'life-changing'.Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed.But she has since tried out a vibration training platform which she said has improved her symptoms. READ MORE