Health

A bacterial infection often associated with walkers or ramblers, Lyme disease is something you...

Everything you need to know about Lyme disease if you’re out for a rural walk

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral with excellent thermal properties. It was found in a...

What is asbestos? And, why are people talking about it? 

Used for millennia as a preservative and added to our foods for flavour, salt...

Salt – the silent killer

Breaks from sitting with short bouts of activity can help people with type 1...

Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’
3 common foot conditions – diagnosis and treatment

Having painful feet can be so debilitating.  Here we take a look at 3...

Talking therapies could reduce future risk of heart disease, study suggests

Treating depression through talking therapy could help cut the risk of heart disease, a...

Why does alcohol make snoring worse?

If your partner snores, you might notice that things get a whole lot worse...

What is microscopic colitis and could you have it?

17,000 people are diagnosed with microscopic colitis each year in the UK, but charity...

How to prevent insect bites and stings as the weather warms up

Here comes the sun – and shorts, T-shirts, sandals, picnics and afternoons outdoors –...

Should you be worried about dengue fever on your next European holiday?

Dengue fever – a disease normally associated with tropical areas of the world –...

10 tips to ease allergy symptoms in the hay fever season

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction that affects...

Easy ways to give your health a spring refresh

We dust, declutter, polish and organise our homes when the warmer weather arrives –...

Former Sky Sports presenter Dave Clark: A Parkinson’s diagnosis is not the end

Dave Clark is determined to show that life does not end with diagnosis, as...

Not just a tremor: 10 early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease everybody should know about

Around 1 in 500 people in the UK are affected by Parkinson’s disease, but...

Parkinson’s Awareness Week: 10 things people living with Parkinson’s want everyone to know

To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week (April 10-16), we asked people diagnosed with the condition...

Tips to improve your sleep

Without good sleep, we tend to be irritable, unfocused and drained, which can have...

Snoring increases your stroke risk – here’s how to stop

People who have sleep issues may be more likely to have a stroke. A...

Why women suffer with insomnia more than men, and how to beat it

Did you know that insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects many people all...

Sleepless Nights? Discover how online classes can help you to get better rest

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health. However,...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month : know the signs

According to Bowel Cancer UK someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 15 minutes....

8 Ways on how to discuss your mental health with others

Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, yet many people struggle to...

Autism in adults – how to spot the signs

While the first signs of autism are typically seen in early childhood, it’s not...

When should you see a doctor about stomach ache?

We all get tummy ache from time to time, and it’s usually a temporary...

Get back to the activities you love with pilates for injury recovery

Are you struggling with an injury that is keeping you from doing the activities...

4 ways to meet new people in your 50s and beyond

As we age, it can become more difficult to meet new people and make...

World Oral Health Day: What your mouth says about your overall health

Our mouths are a window to our overall health, and we can learn so...

World Sleep Day: How to sleep if you share a bed with someone who struggles to drift off

Suffering from a sleep disorder can take a massive toll on a person’s mental...

MHA creates information hub to support older people online 

Have you ever been curious about how you could fund care home fees? Do...

Can eating a Mediterranean diet really slash your dementia risk?

A Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts, seafood, whole grains, and vegetables, is associated with...

Salt Awareness Week: check out healthier alternatives to some favourite foods

Salt, salt, salt… We love it on our chips, salt and vinegar crisps are...

Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave

Women are unlikely to take menopause leave from work unless there is a cultural...

Eating leafy greens ‘associated with fewer brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s’

People who eat green leafy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and...

Frequent socialising ‘could help people live longer’ in old age

Frequent socialising could help people live longer – and the more often the better,...

Skincare for mature skin

Unless they’re peddling anti-ageing cream, most beauty and skincare adverts focus on young, glamorous...

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