Emily Craig
Senior Health Features Writer at The Telegraph
Senior Health Features Writer at The Telegraph: [email protected]. Prev: Dep Health Editor at MailOnline & MA Newspaper Journalism at City University
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3 days ago |
currently.att.yahoo.com | Emily Craig
Pope Francis has died aged 88 after a bout of pneumonia that left him in hospital for weeks earlier this year. The pontiff battled a complex lung infection and then pneumonia, after developing bronchitis. Pneumonia can inflame and scar the lungs making breathing more difficult. All of us become more vulnerable to respiratory infections as we get older. Viruses and bugs that we used to be able to clear within days can become a deadly threat.
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6 days ago |
telegraph.co.uk | Emily Craig
We know that fish is good for us but which pack the best punch? From white and oily to tinned and frozen, the experts give their verdictsFrom fish and chips by the seaside to baked fillets served with seasonal veg enjoyed al fresco, the weather's warming up - and we're entering fish supper season. While the battered option is the one of the most calorific meals that we all know and love, scrape off the batter and ditch the chips and you're left with one of the most nutritious foods around.
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6 days ago |
telegraph.co.uk | Emily Craig
"A person managed to cut through both bones of their forearm with a circular saw, leaving their hand dangling on a flap of muscle," says Dr Stephen Hughes, a consultant in emergency medicine at Broomfield Hospital, recalling one of his most gruesome encounters in A&E. Thankfully, in this instance, the patient survived, and their hand was successfully reattached, but that's not always the case.
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1 week ago |
telegraph.co.uk | Emily Craig
What are the risks of being too slim as we age? Falls are one of the most common injuries in older people, leading to more than 100,000 hip fractures and 5,000 deaths annually, and carrying extra weight can provide protection against fractured and broken bones. "The biggest risk with falls is fractured hips. Having more insulation is certainly helpful," Prof Soiza says.
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1 week ago |
telegraph.co.uk | Emily Craig
Spring is the perfect time to add some healthy habits to your routine. We asked top doctors, dietitians and wellness experts where to startWhether it's the lighter days, the flowers in bloom or the feeling that summer's on its way, there's something about springtime that makes change appealing. So it's the perfect time to shake up your routine and add some healthy habits that'll nourish your body and perk up your mind.
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