6 d. ago Five MILLION Britons now living with high blood pressure as fight to tackle 'silent killer' has plateaued, alarming research suggests

Hypertension, as it is known medically, affects a third of adults and dramatically raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and even dementia.

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1 week ago NHS chiefs urge Britons to take new five minute quiz to help boost their energy levels and mood

Millions of Britons could boost their mood and energy in just five minutes-all it takes is completing a quiz.

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2 w. ago I'm a pharmacist and these are the medications I'd never take: GPs prescribe them every day, but these seven common pills and creams carry a very real risk of addiction or serious side effects

Millions of Britons are effectively playing Russian roulette with their health, trapped on prescription medications for years with devastating side effects, according to a top pharmacist.

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2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions or pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

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2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: scam text and email warning for millions of pensioners

Millions of older people are being targeted by convincing fake messages ❄️

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3 w. ago More than five million Britons want to reduce or quit gambling – survey

The charity GambleAware found that three in 10 adults aged 18 to 34 who gamble want to cut back or stop entirely.

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3 w. ago Scam warning as winter fuel payments are rolled out to millions of Britons

DWP urges pensioners to discard any scam messages asking them to apply for payments

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3 w. ago Winter fuel payment scam warning for pensioners as payments start being made

Payments are being made automatically throughout November and December, the Department for Work and Pensions said.

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3 w. ago Millions of Britons may have 'resting squint face' as a result of an undiagnosed eye condition

A poll of 2,000 people by Specsavers found that half of people say they regularly squint at their phones, while 27 per cent say the problem has led them to be mistaken for being rude or standoffish.

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3 w. ago Financial experts warn older people not to fall for these four scams this winter

Criminals are evolving their scam techniques to trick people into handing over cash or personal details.

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