Step 1: Sit up and lean forward. Never lean back; that just sends blood into the throat. Lean forward slightly, and breathe ...

This bitter cold weather can also bring on painful and annoying side effects to your health, even if they are not too serious ...

Nosebleeds usually are not serious and can be stopped by leaning forward and pinching the nostrils. Seek emergency help if your nose bleeds for more than 30 minutes or you lose a cup of blood or more.

Daniela Liverani was backpacking throughout south-east Asia when she started to get nose bleeds - upon returning home, things soon took a turn for the unexpected worse ...