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The Internet is full of health advice, and one piece of commonly repeated advice is to drink six to eight glasses of water per day. But do we need that much water? Should you drink eight glasses of water a day? This myth has been around for a long time, and it is still being …
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national lockdowns, have dramatically altered people’s everyday lives: limiting social contact, affecting their ability to work and earn a living and reducing their ability to access services. …
Even if you enjoy your own company and like living along, we’ve all been there: that desperate, all-consuming feeling of loneliness that comes out of nowhere and feels impossible to shake. For some people, loneliness is a regular occurrence; for others, it’s something that only surfaces during tough times. However, no matter when or how …
As the fitness industry has grown, so too has the influencer culture around it. Fitness bloggers and Instagrammers are now celebrities in their own right, with millions of followers. And as with any celebrity culture, there is a lot of pressure to maintain an unrealistic and often unhealthy body image. A recent YouGov poll showed …
Meagan Good, an actor, director, and activist, has partnered with FORCE, SHARE, Black Health Matters, and Eisai Inc. to raise awareness about endometrial cancer, the most prevalent type of uterine cancer. People of all generations and cultures will be empowered by the initiative to detect symptoms early on when they may be more treatable. Meagan …
It’s the New year and you may be thinking about a new trimmer, fitter you for 2022 but you aren’t quite ready to venture out to the gym. Many people will want to shed a couple of pounds and tone up their bodies especially after being in lockdown for so long, but not everyone can …
The fitness industry is a booming $160 billion market. With this much money at stake, it’s no surprise that social media platforms are saturated with fitness celebrities and “fitfluencers.” These influencers have enormous power to shape our body image and perceptions of what it means to be fit and healthy. However, the line between healthy …
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. Some people may need medication, but others can get relief from treatments like therapy or exercise. Walking in nature is one way to treat depression …
The autonomic nervous system controls all the involuntary actions in the body, like heart rate, digestion, and urination. When something goes wrong with the autonomic nervous system, it’s known as autonomic dysfunction. One common type of autonomic dysfunction is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). POTS is a condition that causes an abnormally high heart rate …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called Myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating disorder characterised by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that can make it hard to do everyday activities. What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes long-term tiredness and other health problems. The main symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome …
Mindfulness meditation has become one of the most popular forms of meditation in recent years. Many benefits come with practising mindfulness, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental clarity and wellbeing, boosting self-awareness, and increasing focus and concentration. In this blog post, we will explore the top 5 benefits of mindfulness meditation. Reducing Stress and …
There are many benefits to yoga. Yoga can help you lose weight, tone your body, and improve overall health. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how yoga can help you lose weight and tone your body. So, if you’re interested in learning more about how yoga can help you lose …
Since the Covid-19 epidemic began, many people have found their stress levels have been consistently high. It is difficult to switch off and relax in our 24-hour “always on” society. Long-term stress and anxiety can negatively impact our physical and mental well-being. When we work too hard and don’t care for ourselves, we get stressed, …
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting around 1/3 of people. While there are many methods of treating insomnia, falling asleep fast is one of the goals for many sufferers. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, there are several methods that are effective for some people. Here are five scientifically …
Lewisham is in the unfortunate position of having the first Coronavirus case in London. After falling ill, a woman took an Uber taxi and presented herself at Lewisham Hospital on Sunday, 9 February. Two Lewisham hospital staff are in isolation in their homes after coming into contact with the woman, a Chinese national who recently …
Stress is everywhere. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today. It is known to contribute to the more serious physical and mental illnesses, as well as being a cause of obesity, itself rapidly growing in numbers. People going to work whilst suffering stress contribute to poor performance of businesses and …
People who keep their fitness level up as a child and adult, through activity three or four times a week, improve their cognitive functioning at 50, a research has claimed. People perform better in mental tests at the age of 50 if they have engaged in regular intense activity, such as playing sports, running, swimming …
More than half the British public suffers from a negative body image, an inquiry by MPs has been told. The problem is so bad that girls as young as five now worry about their size and appearance, with children in danger of picking up their parents’ body-related anxieties, their report said. The Reflections on Body …
A report from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warns the UK’s food system is “broken” and must be overhauled to “feed a growing global population in a less damaging and more sustainable way”. The MPs urge the government to act to advise consumers on the environmental and health benefits of eating well. They say measures …
Less than a quarter of British people manage to eat the recommended “five a day” portions of fruit and vegetables, research suggests. The Department of Health first launched its five-a-day campaign in 2003. But the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says its survey of more than 2,000 UK adults shows people still find achieving that goal …
New research finds that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self-harm by the age of 12. The study, by researchers at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), was published on bmj.com. Approximately one-quarter of all school children in the UK are bullied at some point during …
With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a new report by a team of British researchers, walking can help reduce depression. Research published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity shows that …
The Government have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer. The first campaign of its type in England – Be Clear on Cancer – says people should not “flush away” their toilet worries. It urges anyone who has blood in their stools or loose stools for more than three weeks …
If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised the importance of sleep in maintaining optimum health and wellbeing. Marianne J Davey, director of the British Snoring & Sleep Apnea Association, said a good …
