Jane Symons

London

Freelance Writer and Media Consultant at Freelance

Health writer & media consultant. Vice-chair @mjauk. Likes getting things done, dislikes quackery, believes in biology. Views my own

Articles

The lovely way experts say you could cut risk of dying early by 40%

2 months ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Jane Hodgson |Jane Symons |Amy Packer |Barbara Hodgson

As Valentine's Day approaches there comes timely news that will be music to the ears of loved-up couples but perhaps less so for singletons. Scientists says that love may hold the key to living a longer, healthier life, with unexpected benefits of being in a relationship including a boost to the heart. And this sounds to be much-needed help.
Making one life change can boost your heart health and make you live longer

2 months ago | mirror.co.uk | Jane Symons

The ancient Greeks were the first to link feelings of love and affection to the heart, and scientists believe this is probably because strong emotions can trigger hormonal responses that make our hearts race and blood pressure rise. Some hormones associated with feelings of love and affection also influence our cardiac health. This week in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, hearts are everywhere.
Make simple change to lower risk of world's biggest 'silent killer'

2 months ago | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Scientists are convinced that being coupled up could help keep your ticker ticking over (Image: Getty)Love is in the air and, in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, hearts are everywhere.
The Ultimate Christmas Health Quiz - put your knowledge to the test

Dec 23, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

Ho, ho, how good is your festive health knowledge? Try our quiz to find if your star shines bright, or you’re still holding the wooden spoon from Stir-Up Sunday*Oh, and look out for elvish tricks, multiple correct answers and even deductions for bloopers!1 True or false? Being hit in the eye with a champagne cork can cause blindness. 2 True or false? Making sure champagne is well chilled not only makes it taste better, but it will also reduce your risk of flying cork injuries.
Seven health hazards to be aware of this Christmas party season

Dec 6, 2024 | birminghammail.co.uk | Annabal Bagdi |Jane Symons |Amy Packer

NewsParty season seems to start earlier every year, which means there are weeks of burning the candle at both ends ahead of us.
How to avoid party season's seven biggest health hazards, according to doctors

Dec 2, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more We ask the doctors and health and wellbeing experts how you can stave off the damage of party season (Image: Getty)Party season seems to start earlier every year, which means there are weeks of burning the candle at both ends ahead of us.
Surviving festive health hazards - pharmacist, GP and a liver doctors' top tips

Dec 2, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more We ask the doctors and health and wellbeing experts how you can stave off the damage of party season (Image: Getty)Party season seems to start earlier every year, which means there are weeks of burning the candle at both ends ahead of us.
'I travelled to Ukraine to meet the UK charity using pizza to fight Putin'

Nov 28, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

'I travelled to Ukraine to meet the UK charity using pizza to fight Putin'EXCLUSIVE: Jane Symons travels to Ukraine, where a unique British charity is delivering pizzas, hope and healing to the war torn nation Link copied Bookmark Ukrainian children are being given pizza - and hope - by a small British charity (Image: HopeFull)Pizza is healthier than you might think.
Experts warn 1 in 6 are deficient in vitamin which prevents dementia and cancer

Oct 22, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Everything you need to know about the bone and immune boosting sunshine vitamin (Image: Getty)Yet one in six working-age adults and one in eight pensioners has levels below 25 nanomoles per litre (nmol/L), which is considered the bare minimum needed to prevent serious health problems.
Millions of UK runners unknowingly risk stroke and heart disease by doing this

Oct 16, 2024 | express.co.uk | Jane Symons |Amy Packer

Millions of UK runners unknowingly risk stroke and heart disease by doing thisPounding the pavements could be harming your health, with air pollution increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke Link copied Bookmark This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.