THE Euros, Wimbledon and the Olympics offer a great chance to have fun with mates. It’s brilliant to see the energy sporting events bring to the country. But there are some hazards I’d like to warn you of.
If you’re having a BBQ, make sure you cook minced meat (such as burgers) all the way through to avoid tummy bugs. Suncream is easy to forget when it’s cloudy, but the harmful sun’s rays pass through, so SPF is important every day in summer . When drinking, consider alternating alcohol with soft drinks.
Having single spirits with a diet mixer keeps calories down, compared to lager or cider. Four pints can be 1,000 calories. That won’t help your waistline or risk of health conditions such as heart disease , if you make a habit of it.
And, with football particularly, it’s a sad truth that wins and losses can make existing domestic abuse more frequent and severe. Call the National Domestic Helpline for free and in confidence any time on 0808 200 0247. Here’s a selection of what readers have asked this week.
Q) I HAD surgery for colorectal (bowel) cancer in 2015 and I haven’t been able to achieve an erection since. Viagra doesn’t work and my penis seems to have shrunk . Is there any other treatment I can access? I’m 64.
I’ve also been a type 2 diabetic for around five years. A) This is a really important question that a lot of people struggle with so thank you for being honest enough to write in about it. Sexual problems are really quite common in people .