Adults

Ten per cent of adults in the UK drink alcohol to cope with loneliness 

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Ten per cent of adults in the UK drink alcohol to cope with loneliness… and the problem is worst in the North, new study suggests Researchers estimated 3.1million people drown sorrows to deal with loneliness In the North 21 per cent drink on their own against ten per cent in the South   The poll also … Read more

Brush your teeth prevent STROKE: Adults with gum disease ‘twice as likely to get blood blockages’

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Adults with gum disease, which can be prevented by brushing your teeth, are at higher risk of stroke, research has warned.  Researchers found healthy people with gum disease were twice as likely to have blocked arteries in the brain.   When the brain’s arteries become clogged with a sticky substance, it limits blood flow and may … Read more

Britain risks US-style opioid crisis as FIVE million adults get prescriptions

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Britain risks US-style opioid crisis as FIVE million adults get prescriptions for highly addictive drugs every year, reveals government health body Five million adults a year receive prescriptions for the addictive painkillers  Public Health England conducted the inquiry which found ‘alarming’ results   Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the findings as ‘shocking’  Opioids are dangerously addictive … Read more

Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains

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Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains that are 10 YEARS younger, finds study University of Exeter and King’s College London carried out the research They analysed data from 19,000 participants who completed an online survey They were asked to report how frequently they engage in challenging puzzles  And they undertook … Read more

Is breast milk the next superfood? Companies are racing to produce formula for ADULTS

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Is breast milk the next superfood? Companies are racing to produce formula for ADULTS that could earn them billions as studies show it boosts gut health A new report says companies are betting big on breast milk supplements for adults A growing swell of studies show breast milk could boost gut health in everyone, not … Read more