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I suffer from spinal stenosis and even a half-hour walk makes the pain much worse. Should I persevere? Denis O’Brien, Durham. Spinal stenosis, a condition in which the space around the spinal cord narrows, affects around one in ten people. It is often caused by wear and tear of the spine. As a result the … Read more
A few times a year, I have terrible nightmares during which I scream — but I don’t remember them in the morning. I am in my 70s, the only health problem I have is high blood pressure and I haven’t suffered trauma. Should I be concerned? Jane Thornton, via email. This is understandably distressing for … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he explains how far from home we can go on day trips, lockdown flight refund rules and more. Q. I like cycling but enjoy different scenery. How far can I go on a day trip from home? Ken Warnock, via email. One … Read more
In May I had an ischaemic stroke and I am not sure why. My speech has returned but my mind still goes blank, causing considerable anxiety and depression. I’m 73 and I’ve also been looking after my wife, who has been shielding. Could stress have brought on the stroke? John Prentice, Causewayhead, Stirling. Remaining unwell … Read more
As the Covid jab rollout begins TODAY we answer all your key questions – from whether survivors need it to how many doses are there to go round Key questions over the new Oxford Covid vaccine have been answered The first people to receive the jabs will be the 22million at the highest risk The … Read more
Serena Williams spent her last night of 2020 by answering some important questions by participating in the Tricky Challenge. The Tricky Challenge seemingly first surfaced on TikTok in November, with videos set to Run DMC’s Tricky, as the person is supposed to dance towards one of two choices. Williams, 39, used the challenge to show … Read more
Pfizer warned today there is ‘no data’ to show a single dose of its coronavirus vaccine provides long-term protection, after the UK scrapped its original jab rollout plan. The UK medical regulator is now recommending Covid jabs are given in two doses three months apart, rather than over the intended four-week period, to allow millions more … Read more
I’m an avid walker aged 74, but now find after a few miles I get a tingling feeling in my little toe which spreads to the pad of my foot and burns, so it’s painful to walk. A consultant said it’s not to do with nerve endings, but could it be peripheral neuropathy? Christine Champeny, … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he replies to travellers whose plans have been fogged up by the tiers and the Brexit trade deal. Q. How do I know which countries are banning British visitors? I am due to visit St Lucia in January. John Desmond, Salisbury, Wilts. … Read more
Can YOU guess the Christmas carol? Emoji quiz that went viral during lockdown returns with a tricky festive music edition Emoji quiz creator Nikki Spiers, of London, went viral during lockdown Nikki has now returned with a new 15-question Christmas-themed emoji quiz The latest quiz challenges players to work out the Christmas carols and songs … Read more