This week

Women recovering from cancer can use a new app to keep them healthy post-treatment. The innovative Breast Care App (BECCA) gives tips on exercise, diet and mental wellbeing. The BECCA app can be downloaded from the App Store and on Google Play. Mums who breast feed may reduce their risk of having a heart

attack or stroke. Research in Britain and China found a nine per cent lower risk of heart disease and eight per cent lower risk of stroke in women who breast fed.

Older dads are more likely to have “geeky” sons, says a study. Kids born to dads over 35 are brighter, more focused and less bothered about fitting in, says King’s College London research.