Priti Patel lowers UK terror threat level from ‘severe’ to ‘substantial’

Priti Patel lowers UK terror threat level from ‘severe’ to ‘substantial’ – meaning attack is ‘likely’ rather than ‘highly likely’ – after ‘significant reduction’ in momentum of attacks in Europe Priti Patel tells MPs attack on the UK is still ‘likely’ and public should stay vigilant The threat level was raised back in November after … Read more

Drinking green tea or coffee lowers risk of death by up to 62% for stroke and heart attack survivors

Drinking green tea or coffee lowers the risk of death by up to 62% for stroke and heart attack survivors, study finds Researchers used a cohort of 46,000 people aged 40 to 79 for their research Each of these people in Japan had filled in surveys on lifestyle, health and diet Those who consume green … Read more

Exercising and quitting smoking lowers dementia risk, study claims

Exercising and quitting smoking in middle age to boost heart health lowers the risk of dementia, study claims A healthy diet and not smoking benefits brain health in old age, a study claims  The study looked at people as part of a long-term study started in 1972 in Finland  Study found biological hallmarks of dementia might … Read more

Eli Lilly’s antibody drug lowers viral loads and improves symptoms in mildly ill COVID-19 patients

Eli Lilly & Co’s coronavirus antibody treatment can almost completely reduce viral loads in COVID-19 patients to zero and lowers the risk of hospitalization. Researchers found that mildly and moderately ill patients given a high dose of the antibody, LY-CoV555 (also known as bamlanivimab), had viral loads that were 3.4 times lower than those who … Read more

Exercise: Turning a 12-minute stroll into a 7-minute power walk daily lowers the risk of early death

Turning a 12-minute stroll into a 7-minute power walk every day decreases the chance of an early death by 30 per cent  Experts analysed fitness tracker and health data from 96,476 British adults This data was collected via the UK Biobank study into disease development The team found that exercise intensity can be more important than duration … Read more

Hands-off approach lowers stress and improves parenting

Helicopter parents should take a step back: Watching your toddler explore their world is good for your mental health, study shows ‘Respectful approach’ treats children as capable and independent humans  Found hands-off approach makes parents more competent and less stressed Future research will see if the benefits to mental health are long term and how this approach … Read more

Hands-off approach to parenting lowers stress and makes parents more competent

Helicopter parents should take a step back: Watching your toddler explore their world is good for your mental health, study shows ‘Respectful Approach’ treats children as capable and independent humans  Found hands-off approach makes parents more competent and less stressed Future research will see if the benefits to mental health are long term and how this approach … Read more

Nationwide lowers first-time buyers’ minimum deposit to 10%

Nationwide Building Society will lower the minimum deposit it requires from first-time buyers to 10 per cent from July 20. It follows the Government’s announcement last week that people getting on or moving up the housing ladder will pay no stamp duty on the first £500,000 of their purchase when they move home. The stamp … Read more

Lucy Hale lowers face mask to show off her radiant smile as she enjoys the park with her dog Elvis

Lucy Hale lowers face mask to show off her radiant smile as she enjoys the park with her beloved dog Elvis By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 06:50 BST, 17 May 2020 | Updated: 06:50 BST, 17 May 2020 Lucy Hale was her usual cheerful self as she took her beloved dog Elvis to the park with … Read more

‘Gothic fantasy’ Grade I-listed tower could be yours for £1.6million after owner lowers price

A 175ft converted tower home has been lowered in value after failing to reach the heights with prospective buyers. Grade I listed Hadlow Tower went on the market for £2million in 2018. But with no buyer coming forward, the owner has reduced the asking price of the four bedroom home near Tonbridge, Kent, to £1.6million. … Read more