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
ASK CAROLINE: Our relationships expert Caroline West-Meads answers your questions By Caroline West-meads Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 If you have a problem, email Caroline at [email protected]. Caroline reads all your letters but regrets she cannot answer each one personally She’s desperate to meet her birth mum … 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
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
ASK CAROLINE: Our relationships expert Caroline West-Meads answers your questions By Caroline West-meads Published: 00:02 GMT, 27 December 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 27 December 2020 If you have a problem, email Caroline at [email protected]. Caroline reads all your letters but regrets she cannot answer each one personally I’m worried he no longer wants kids … 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
A little girl from Texas was left confused this Christmas Eve when she called up the NORAD Santa Tracker and found herself talking to First Lady Melania Trump instead. Melania spent Christmas Eve answering calls from young Americans to NORAD, giving them updates as Saint Nick made his way toward the United States. In a … Read more