Health

Not having people around us can feel more difficult at Christmas when there are...

By yourself at Christmas this year? Tips on how to manage alone

As we’re socialising more, it’s becoming more challenging to avoid every cough, cold, and...

Winter lurgy season is here – how to give your immune system a helping hand

We’ve all heard about adrenaline – the hormone your body produces when you find...

Can what we eat help ease stress?

If the cold weather is something you ‘feel in your bones’ this time of...

How to manage your arthritis in the cold weather
Is sitting too much bad for you?

Many of us are guilty of being chained to our desk chairs during the...

6 easy indoor exercises to try this winter – and why they are good for you

Finding the motivation to venture out to the gym rather than snuggling up on...

Staying at home: The next step in your care journey

As your care needs change, you might find that your current home care visits...

Tackling cold sores

From the second you feel that familiar tingle on your lips and you know...

Arthritis-friendly bras and gentle fabrics for delicate skin

As we age, many of us face new challenges, especially regarding our skin and...

6 signs you should get your ears tested

More than 11 million people in the UK have hearing loss – that’s one...

Shedding light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): The winter blues explained

As the days grow shorter and the world outside becomes a sea of grey,...

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Myths about lung cancer everyone needs to stop believing

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a disease many of us think we...

What are the warning signs for a stroke?

“Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, even children can have a stroke, and its impact...

Nurturing brain health

As we journey through life, nurturing our brain health becomes a heartfelt endeavour, particularly...

How to go back to sleep when you wake in the early hours

Waking up in the middle of the night can be frustrating, especially when it...

How men can get checked for prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) says one in eight men will get prostate cancer in...

What are the different types of HRT and what do they do?

For many women who experience debilitating menopausal symptoms, HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) can be...

This is what happens at a breast cancer screening

An alarm has been raised after new NHS data found that more than two...

6 key foods to have in your diet over 50

New research has found that people over 50 living alone are at risk of...

Body Mass Index (BMI): What you need to know

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used measurement that helps assess body weight...

How to stay physically active in retirement – and why it’s important

We all deserve some well-earned time to put our feet up and relax when...

6 health benefits of pumpkins

Pumpkins have long been celebrated as a symbol of autumn, with their vibrant orange...

Practical tips for living with arthritis

12 October is World Arthritis Day.   The annual campaign aims to increase awareness...

10th October is World Mental Health Awareness Day

10th October is World Mental Health Day, an annual celebration of mental health awareness,...

The 8 best things you can do for your health in your 50s and 60s

Baby boomers in the UK are living longer but are in poorer health than...

Why do my joints hurt more in cold weather?

Stiffness, aches and pains are often associated with changes in weather, especially when temperatures...

How to recognise the 7 signs of breast cancer

Experts say that women should begin to regularly check their breasts for signs of...

How to cure and shrink bunions naturally

Bunions, those painful bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe,...

Easing the menopause journey

Menopause can feel a bit like jumping out of a plane, one minute you’re...

7 warning signs of heart disease in women

Women often experience heart disease differently from men. We have spoken to the experts,...

National Eye Health Week

23-29 September is National Eye Health Week, a campaign that promotes eye health and...

7 ways you could be damaging your eye health without even realising

Our eyesight is often something we take for granted – until there’s something wrong...

World Gratitude Day: How focusing on the positives can help your mental health

We’re often told to ‘look on the bright side’, to ‘count your blessings’, that...

Discovering useful dementia websites and resources

Dementia can be a very mysterious and frightening illness, especially when you’re confused about...

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