Ellie Goulding displays her washboard abs in a tiny cut-out bra after performing at London’s V&A

She has been promoting her new album Brightest Blue after releasing it in July. And Ellie Goulding looked sensational on Wednesday evening after streaming a live performance of her latest tracks at London‘s V&A museum.  The singer, 33, left little to the imagination for The Brightest Blue Experience, which was a special one-off pay-per-view virtual experience for … Read more

Why do I find small purple bruises on my forearms? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions

From time to time, I find small purple bruises on my forearms for no reason. They usually fade after a couple of days and I’m otherwise fit and healthy. Should I bother my GP with it? Yes, absolutely. Any unusual changes to your body should be discussed with your doctor. More often than not, symptoms won’t … Read more

Masks in the workplace, mass testing and mutations: DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions

Will masks soon be compulsory in the workplace? France has said it will become compulsory for its workers to wear masks in all indoor, open work areas – including open-plan offices, meeting rooms, workshops, corridors and kitchens – from September. Yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted UK offices would not be subjected to the same … Read more

Why do I feel things going all the way down after I swallow? Just ask DR ELLIE CANNON

I have developed the uncomfortable sensation of feeling anything I swallow – food, or even tablets – ‘going down’ almost all the way into my stomach. It’s very odd. Any ideas what it could be? This would fall into the category of a swallowing difficulty, and it absolutely should be checked out by your doctor.    … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: It is time to give young people back their freedom

Among the many suggestions floated about how to curb the rising number of corona cases, one has sparked particular outrage – that lockdown should be reinstated for the over-50s. Older Britons would once again sacrifice their freedom, while the young returned to normal lives. The proposal was deemed ‘ageist’, but it’s not only politicians who … Read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Dementia ISN’T just part of old age – nearly HALF of cases can be avoided

Nobody wants to develop dementia and for good reason: it’s the most feared condition among people over 50, according to surveys. Yet most people assume there’s little they can do to protect themselves. The update from the Lancet Commission comes as welcome proof to the contrary: you CAN, in many cases, stop dementia before it … Read more